Oil Analyst at Anglo American

Job Description:
Your responsibilities will include:

• Approve, interpret and report sample analysis data of all oils and fuels
• Register samples on LIMS program
• Perform daily checks on equipment and instruments
• Control Chemicals and Chemical storage
• Conduct series of analytical tests on all oil and fuels (both new and used) from the operation using different analytical instruments and equipment to ensure the quality and cleanliness levels
• Determine optimal oil sampling intervals.
• Maintain contamination control and target cleanliness levels within set targets
• Supervise and coach laboratory assistants
• Draw up new procedures
• Interpret data for the instruments

This role is in the Asset Management and Reliability department at a D1 level reporting to the Tribology & Oil Technologist.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering - advantageous
• N3 Artisan Qualification (Fitter or Diesel Mechanic trades only)
• Basic Lubrication and Contamination Control Certificate
• Certified Machine Lubrication Analysist level 1. (ICML)International Council of Machinery Lubrication
• Certified Machine Lubrication Analysist level 2. (ICML)International Council of Machinery Lubrication
• Failure Analysis Course - advantageous
• Filtration course - advantageous
• Condition Monitoring Training – advantageous
• Please attach all qualifications and certificates.

Experience: 

• 5 Years’ experience as a qualified artisan
• Failure analysis and condition monitoring training and experience
• 2 years’ Experience in Tribology field or Condition monitoring
• Experience in use oil Analytical instruments. (Spectrometer, Viscometers, FTIR, FQ/PQ and Flashpoint tester)

Additional Requirements:

• Computer literate – MS Office
• Advanced: analytical skills
• Certificate of Fitness
• No chemical sensitivity that may affect carrying out of duties at a specific laboratory.
• Code 8 drivers’ license

Additional information:
What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.