Dimensions

About This Role:

• Are you committed to the improvement and optimization of plant operations?
• Do you enjoy mentoring staff and individuals?
• Do you hold a diploma in Mechnical Engineering?
• Are you a problem solver with a strong work ethics who believes in safety-first?

Join the Process Monitoring Team as a Condition Monitoring Technician where you will be responsible for providing reliable support service through the conduct of high quality condition monitoring of process plant equipment, prevent premature failures and maintain the optimal condition of the equipment at all times.

In This Role You Will:

Condition Monitoring

• Conduct routine condition monitoring tasks on all rotating equipment and other tools in accordance with  established schedules and plant requirements.
• Conduct extensive analyses on vibration and other data collected to diagnose/troubleshoot rotating machinery problems and recommend remedial measures.
• Conduct thorough inspections on aspects such as temperature, pressure, vibration and monitor these elements on an ongoing basis.
• Perform specialised non-destructive testing (NDT’s)toward the goal of maintaining equipment availability.
• Conduct stress testing on various piping elements within the mine.
• Conduct sampling activities on process plant equipment, as and when required.
• Report any major changes in equipment condition to the Reliability Engineer.
• Participate actively in reliability improvement programs and Root Cause Failure Analyses on all process plant equipment.
• Analyse and interpret data using CSI-RBM software.
• Initiate corrective actions and propose improvements to enhance the reliability/availability of rotating equipment.
• Participate in plant turnaround / shutdown activities as and when requested by the Reliability Engineer.
• Maintain and update condition monitoring equipment files and associated data in the computerised system.
• Propose measures to improve reliability and availability of plant rotating equipment, through the minimisation of failures.
• Verify and provide detailed feedback on the condition of the equipment stating the sufficiency for plant production.
• Conduct and report on failure analyses and quantify potential value adds to mitigate this.
• Follow-up on failure of notifications raised or deficiencies highlighted and work to close these gaps.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Comply with Newmont mine, health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Take personal responsibility for own health and safety.
• Maintain and improve health and safety standards and practices.
• Participate in safety meetings.

Reporting

• Maintain records of condition monitoring maintenance and repair work.
• Compile reports on field observations and factor results into weekly /fortnightly planning.
• Produce daily reports indicating the jobs completed for the day and submit the report to the Reliability Engineer.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

• Accomplish work objectives by determining own work  schedule, coordinate with support services and assign short-term tasks to other technicians, as necessary.
• Provide after hours and or standby maintenance back-end support.
• Provide on the job training and guidance to artisans, servicepersons and other equipment users.

Training & Experience

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Diploma or equivalent techincal qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Instrumentation.
• Specialised training in vibration analysis and other condition monitoring techniques.

Additional Knowledge: 

• Strong knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
• General knowledge of the work management process.
• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge of the condition / health of critical assets.

Experience: 

• A minimum of 4 – 6 years’ experience in condition monitoring within the mining industry.
• Proven working experience of PC-based On-Line and Off-Line Condition Monitoring Systems (Hardware and Software)

Technical Skills:

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound computer literacy skills (SAP, MS Word, Outlook and other Windows applications).
• Ability to predict the onset of equipment failure that could lead to the loss of asset functionality.
• Ability to troubleshoot, check tolerances on bearings and use precision measuring tool.
• Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment parts.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Detail focused.
• Follow-through.
• Results oriented.
• Quality oriented.
• Reliable.
• Safety conscious.
• Self-motivated.
• Team player.