Mechanical / Electrical Technician by Newmont Corporation

• To provide a reliable support service through the conduct of high quality condition monitoring of Process Plant equipment, via on-line and off-line data acquisition techniques and data analyses, testing and diagnoses, to prevent premature failures and maintain the optimal condition of the equipment at all times.

• Conduct routine condition monitoring tasks on all rotating equipment and other tools, according to the established schedules and as per 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 oil sampling activities on process plant equipment, as and when required.
• Undertake maintenance work on parts / equipment, 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 Mechanical Supervisor.
• Undertake physical mechanical alignments of process plant equipment.
• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, as assigned by the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Report any major changes in equipment condition to the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Participate actively in reliability improvement programs and Root Cause and Failure Analyses on all process plant equipment.
• Collect data actively for analyses purposes.
• 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 various 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.
• Provide overall support to the Reliability Engineer / Maintenance Management team.
• 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.
• Assure that assets are able to perform as expected, to maximise the value generated.
• Carry out statutory inspections on plant equipment including safety showers and eye washers, ladders, and pressure vessels.

• Comply with Newmont mine, health and safety regulations and Reliability Technician policies and procedures.
• Accept personal responsibility for own health and safety.
• Maintain and improve health and safety standards and practices.
• Attend safety meetings.

• 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 Mechanical Supervisor.

• 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 / standby maintenance back-end support.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to Artisans, Service Persons and other equipment users.

• Diploma or equivalent technical qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical or Instrumentation preferred).
• Specialised training in vibration analysis and other Condition Monitoring techniques.

• Minimum of 4 - 6 years' experience in Condition Monitoring within the mining industry.
• Working experience of PC-based On-Line and Off-Line Condition Monitoring Systems (Hardware and Software).

• Strong knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Strong knowledge of the work management process.
• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of the condition / health of critical assets.
• Knowledge of high-speed complex rotating equipment and associated maintenance fault analyses, diagnostics, techniques, repairs on pumps, motors, gearboxes, turbo compressors, screw compressors, extruders, reciprocating compressors.

• 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.

• Accuracy.
• Detail focused.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Independent.
• Quality oriented.
• Reliable.
• Safety conscious.
• Self-motivated.
• Team player.
• Technically inclined.

• The position is located at the Akyem mine site.
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask.
• Incumbent may have to occasionally work overtime, when working on critical Process Plant equipment.

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