Senior Condition Monitoring Analyst, Fixed Plant

Overall Job Purpose  

• This role holder supervises condition monitoring analystsin conducting all condition monitoring functions on process plant equipment which includes Vibrations, Temperatures, Pressures, Oil levels and NDT

Specific Job Responsibility

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include; 

Conduct reviews of the Condition Monitoring function toidentify actions for Continuous Improvement 

• Continuously engage execution teams to ensure that the reports of Condition Monitoring Analysts provide actionable information which isaccurate & reliable. 

• Monitor compliance of ConditionMonitoring inspections and keep data up to date according to inspection frequencies extracted from equipment strategiesandindividual equipment withspecial conditions 

• Manage,organize and supervise specializedCondition Monitoring worksperformed by external contractors. 

Analyse and trend predictive maintenance data toidentify and implement potential resourceoptimisation initiatives 

• Constantly refine the condition-based maintenance program with the aim of forewarning execution teamsof impending failure to increase the lead time to react. 

• Providing feedback to the Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Tactic highlighting time-based PM’s that may be phased out. 

Develop andmaintain condition monitoring procedures and standards 

• Develop procedures to standardize all condition monitoring processes and application of predictive maintenance techniques. 

• Document all aspects relevant to application of predictive maintenance techniques such as: Equipment Inspected,Instruments Calibrations, Consumables, inventories, inspection worksheets, etc. 

Development of an asset health framework for the process plant 

• Identify theappropriate condition monitoring techniques to track the health of all fixed assets within the operational framework of the processing plant. 

• Work withthe planning team to implement Condition Monitoring Strategies as an input for the most practical andcost effective maintenance possible. 

• Identify opportunities to automate condition monitoring through the usage ofnew technology. 

Identify andprocure all tooling and equipment in support of condition monitoring strategies; 

• Be up to date with the latest technology for measuring specific equipment parameters to note signs of significant changes that could be indicative of an impending failure. 

• Ensure thetimely calibration and upgrading of condition monitoring hardware.  

• Justifying investment in tools and equipment whose expenses can be returned by preventing costly unplanned downtimeas a result of machine failure, as well aseliminating the unnecessary maintenance costs associated with scheduling maintenance based on operating hours rather than actual condition. 

Develop the future and coach the current condition monitoring analysts 

• Identify shop floor artisans with the interest and potential to be trained in condition monitoring techniques for data collection and analysis. 

• Sight gaps in skills among the condition monitoring analysts and recommendappropriate training whererequired. 

• Offer on the job trainingon aneeds basis for the analysts through methods such as observation, auditing or physical demonstration and placing on assignments that improve the required skills 

Job SpecificCompetencies 

• Certification in predictive maintenance techniques such asvibration analysis at least Level II, NDT Level II and above. Oil analysis,thermography andUltrasonic or Ultrasound certification will be an added advantage. 

• Able toprepare basic training material on the condition monitoring techniques employed in the process plant. 

• Must be computer literate i.e., MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project. 

KeyJob Attributes 

• Must have good record keeping skills andbe able to achieve targets with minimal supervision. 

• Havegood communication skills in the English language with an emphasis on writing skills. 

• Must be self-driven. 

• Ability toattend to multiple requestsin a timely manner. 

• Good organiser and efficient resource allocator ensuring that both delegated and personally executed tasks are done witha high level of quality.

Experience required to perform in this job

• At least5yearscondition monitoring experience in the mining industry  

• Proficiency with maintenance and reliability systems (ERP or CMMS, monitoring systems;SCADA,OsiSoft PI and/or databases in general). 

• Experience in fixed plant facilities. 

• Previous experience with RCM, FMEA, MTA or any other equipment strategy identificationmethodology. 

• Experience with contamination control. 

• Experience in development of equipment health reports.

Qualifications 

• Grade 12Certificate  

• Minimum of Diploma qualificationsin either mechanical,electrical ormining disciplines.

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