Specialist, Machine Diagnostics First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM)

Purpose

• To specialise in interpreting laboratory analysis of lubricating oils, greases and insulating oils, whilst ensuring diagnostic results meet customer expectations and ISO standards.
• Ensure continuous communication with clients via effective feedback system.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake in depth analysis of lubricating oils and greases and the interpretation of results.
• Undertake research and development work under the direction and guidance of the senior Tribologist.
• Continuously review and support improvement efforts of maintenance intervention processes against identified machinery wear patterns.
• Manage efforts to increase real-time visibility and access to machinery oil analysis status.
• Develop management reports accord to client’s requirements.
• Participate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) meetings for failures associated with lubrication systems.
• Assist maintenance teams with long term planning using oil analysis reporting tools.
• Ensure customer/client turnaround times and agreed deadlines are met.
• Liaise with customers to ensure the scope of analysis is clearly understood/documented and conduct oil analysis training for Clients.
• Support Skills development of subordinates
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience

• 3 years’ work experience in oil laboratory set up or condition monitoring.
• Demonstrable experience within the Mobile and Fixed plants specifically oils diagnostics
• Proven experience in condition monitoring, testing and/or maintenance

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Previous experience working and engaging with clients
• Bold initiative
• Thinking Safety
• Upholding Quality
• Technical Skill
• Driving Skill

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work with minimum Supervision.

• A high standard of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.