Technician 1 - Condition Monitoring

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POSITION

DEPARTMENTAsset Management & Engineering

LOCATION

Geita Gold Mine, Tanzania

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full Time

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Assist the underground equipment Reliability Engineer to deliver targets through condition monitoring activities.

• Support the reliability of mobile and fixed equipment by providing day-to-day onsite monitoring of key components for maintenance strategic decision making.

• Monitor mobile and fixed equipment onsite by providing and implementing equipment reliability strategy through condition monitoring programs.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Set up mechanical and electrical predictive maintenance activities including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, precision alignment, ultrasound testing, dye penetrant testing inspection, magnetic particle inspection, and interpretation of oil results analysis.

• Determine the appropriate test procedures for various pieces of equipment.

• Enter equipment nameplate and bearing information into the system.

• Monitor fixed and mobile equipment used in the mining industry.

• Use condition monitoring equipment including computerized vibration data collectors, thermography cameras, sound analysers and ultrasonic thickness gauges.

• Perform component inspection using MPI, LPI and ultrasonic flaw detection.

• Assist in balancing and alignment activities.

• Monitor and collect oil and grease samples.

• Assist in preparing action notes and reports.

• Follow monitoring checklists and work orders.

• Identify problems in lubrication systems, leaks and changes in lubricant colour.

• Complete all weekly condition monitoring plans.

• Report any tool malfunction, damage or reallocation.

• Ensure all tools are calibrated.

• Keep tools clean and stored safely.

• Keep tools updated with relevant technology consequences.

• Protect and register all tools.

• Work with mechanical maintenance personnel to schedule and effect repairs.

• Work with electrical maintenance personnel to schedule and effect repairs.

• Work with maintenance planning personnel to schedule and execute planned tasks as per schedule.

• Ensure all safety requirements relevant to the job are observed.

• Report immediately any abnormal equipment condition.

• Perform post-remediation testing to ensure desired results are met.