Condition Monitoring Specialist Asset Management at Redheads Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Key responsibilities:

• Condition monitoring/reliability and performance evaluation aspect of the rotating machine trains (driver and driven) of assigned plants
• Performing specialised ultrasound, laser alignment, in situ balancing, vibration, oil and thermographs analyses and interpret data using applicable software and initiate corrective action or recommendations
• Regularly analyse vibration data for assigned machines and generate reports
• Ensuring that generated reports are clearly specifying risks and recommended corrective actions
• Reviewing thermodynamic performance for the critical machines using the online system and issuing reports
• Keeping an action tracking register for the responsible person in operations
• Establishing and maintaining an electronic database for the asset condition
• Providing after hours/standby maintenance support
• Researching, developing, and improving existing methods, technology and equipment
• Implementing change for improvement
• Maintaining and improving safety, health and environmental standards and practices
• Compiling reports on the status and condition of assets

Intrinsic Qualities:

• Good communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of machinery condition monitoring technologies and maintenance philosophies is desirable
• Excellent working, maintenance, and corrective procedure of rotating and associated equipment like ball mills, turbines, conveyors, etc.
• Advanced computer literacy
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to SHEQ work practices
• Willing to work shifts and in an underground environment and adapt to learning programme
• Good organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of the maintenance and operating processes

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/ Mechanical or equivalent)
• Qualified artisan in electrical or mechanical field
• CAT 2 qualification in vibration analysis and thermography is essential
• Laser alignment, NDT Ultrasound and oil analysis will be an advantage
• Minimum of 4-6 years experience in Reliability Centred Maintenance, including rotating equipment maintenance, and condition monitoring, in a refinery, production plant or mining