POSITION

Technician 1 - Condition Monitoring

DEPARTMENT

Asset 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.
• Exercise the authority to stop unsafe work when required.
• Demonstrate work behaviours consistent with AngloGold Ashanti values, policies and prescribed legal requirements.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Diploma or FTC in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering.
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Vibration analysis certification.
• Thermography analysis certification.
• Non-Destructive Test certification in PT, MT and UT.
• Certified Reliability Engineering courses such as MLT and NDT.
• Certified Condition Monitoring courses such as Vibration Analysis and Thermography Analysis.
• Valid Tanzanian driving license.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years working experience in the mining industry.
• Experience in Asset Management and Systems Reliability Monitoring.
• Experience working on both fixed and mobile equipment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to use various monitoring equipment including computerized vibration data collectors, thermography cameras, sound analysers and ultrasonic thickness gauges.
• Computer competence in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and CMMS software.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Organizational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to act as a supervisor when assigned.
• Ability to build relationships with team members in functional departments.
• Commitment to applying full capability to work assigned by the supervisor.
• Ability to advise the supervisor of situations or conditions that could create obstacles to or opportunities for the work of the managerial team or company.
• Ability to identify abnormal equipment conditions and lubrication system issues.
• Commitment to safety, work planning and control procedures, and company values.

• 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.
• Exercise the authority to stop unsafe work when required.
• Demonstrate work behaviours consistent with AngloGold Ashanti values, policies and prescribed legal requirements.

• Ability to use various monitoring equipment including computerized vibration data collectors, thermography cameras, sound analysers and ultrasonic thickness gauges.
• Computer competence in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and CMMS software.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Organizational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to act as a supervisor when assigned.
• Ability to build relationships with team members in functional departments.
• Commitment to applying full capability to work assigned by the supervisor.
• Ability to advise the supervisor of situations or conditions that could create obstacles to or opportunities for the work of the managerial team or company.
• Ability to identify abnormal equipment conditions and lubrication system issues.
• Commitment to safety, work planning and control procedures, and company values.

• Diploma or FTC in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering.
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Vibration analysis certification.
• Thermography analysis certification.
• Non-Destructive Test certification in PT, MT and UT.
• Certified Reliability Engineering courses such as MLT and NDT.
• Certified Condition Monitoring courses such as Vibration Analysis and Thermography Analysis.
• Valid Tanzanian driving license.