Anglo American

Condition Monitoring Technician

Posted: 38 minutes ago

Job Description

Company DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for Operations Condition Monitoring Technician. The purpose of this role is to Provide specialised condition monitoring and technical support to improve equipment reliability, performance, and maintenance effectiveness.We’re the best in the industry.You’ll make us better.Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.Kumba Iron OreWe produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel, widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.Job DescriptionAs our Condition Monitoring Technician your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Safety, Health, and EnvironmentEnsure environmental impact stays within statutory requirements to maintain compliance.Adhere to SHE and quality standards while performing all tasks.Read, sign off, and strictly adhere to all relevant work instructions and standards.Attend safety meetings as instructed.Maintain a consistently clean allocated area, applying good housekeeping practices to create a hazard free environment.Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.Performance and DeliveryGeneral:Performance Reviews: Provide input to performance review reports as required on a daily/weekly basis and comply with data quality standards.Root Cause Analysis: Participate in and execute essential RCAs to determine non-compliance with performance targets (specifically for equipment failures). Deliver solutions to non-compliance and monitor their performance.Reforecasting: Provide accurate inputs to the forecasting process.Target visibility: Present area-related and global targets to the team.Condition MonitoringProvide proactive or requested assistance to maintenance personnel.Identify components causing excessive downtime and implement permanent solutions.Test equipment/machinery for functionality and safety before returning it to production.Facilitate failure analysis investigations to find the root cause of problems and implement effective solutions.Train maintenance personnel on how to maintain the system when a new system is installed.Design, install, and commission modifications or new hydraulic systems when necessary.Contractor Management:Insourcing/outsourcing decision process: Comply with insourcing/outsourcing decisions.Contractor Management Standard: Comply with contractor management standards.Contractor Performance Management: Monitor contractor KPIs as defined in the contract.Contractor Work Management: Comply with contractor work management solutions.Execute all required acknowledgements, investigations and approvals related to warranty management opportunities.Tools, Facilities, and Workshops:Deliver on all standards as required by the Anglo-American Global Operating Model and AS&R best practice guidelines.Deliver verification that the standard is being implemented as required.Execute housekeeping as needed; monitor the condition and integrity of equipment; execute maintenance on equipment as required.Execute workplace inspections to ensure maintenance is conducted as planned and to standard.Shutdown Planning:Comply with all work requirements set out by the Anglo-American Global Operating Model and AS&R best practice guidelines relating to Shutdown Planning.Maintenance Scheduling:Comply with all work requirements set out by the Anglo-American Global Operating Model and AS&R best practice guidelines relating to Maintenance Scheduling.Measurement and Control:Execute data validation and reconciliation requirements daily.Deliver diligent close-out of work orders, capturing correctly coded data and reporting at the accurate quantum within an appropriate timeframe.Defect Elimination:Participate in root cause analyses as a part of defect elimination management.Continuous Improvement:Participate in continuous improvement plans to deliver business targets.This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance Plant (E&M) department on a band 7.9 (C5) level reporting to the Electrical Technologist.QualificationsGrade 12 CertificateRelevant National Qualification (NQF5)SA Drivers LicenceA2 Safety CertificateVibration Analysis CAT2IRT level 1MLA level 1Technical KnowledgeKnowledge and expertise in maintenance operations, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the mining industry.Knowledge of operational processes within the scope of the role.Relevant Operational exposure (communication hardware experience).Documentation, sign-off and approval processes.Risk management techniques and critical controls.Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose-led highperformance and change.Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.Additional InformationWho we are?Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.How We Are Committed To Your SafetyNothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.Inclusion and DiversityAnglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.How To ApplyTo apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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