Technical Analyst – Structural and Infrastructure Design - Boksburg at Aveng

• The main focus of the Technical Analyst is to assist the Reliability Engineer with fabrications, repair and scoping; critical spares management and QA/QC in this field. Although this position is part of the engineering structure, the person will work closely with Supply Chain and Finance according to their systems and procedures.

Minimum Requirements    
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Weld inspection certification
• Must have relevant Tertiary Qualification; preferably N.Dip Mechanical engineering

 EXPERIENCE:

• Availability and utilisation of equipment
• Plant budgets and reporting (buckets, bowls – reserve)
• Component change outs
• Understanding of procurement processes
• Daily costing and reporting of equipment
• Escalation
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement and SHEQ processes
• Previous in-depth involvement with mining equipment wear and crack repairs.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Design optimal wear profiles in close liaison with OEMs to obtain optimal life out of buckets and bows
• Manage and set appropriate repair standards for all equipment wear materials
• Evaluate and understand different mining operations and material to select the correct wear materials to optimise life of buckets and bowls
• Manage the insurance spare pool to ensure sufficient spares for major wear components
• Manage and set specific repair design standards for all weldments’.i.e Booms, Sticks, Buckets, Bowls, Side frames, car bodies, etc
• Register all components in the SAGE/AMT asset register
• Maintain the profiles of components in the SAGE/AMT
• Keep track of the fitment and de-fitment of components
• Track the movement of all components in the SAGE/AMT
• Assist the Technical Coordinator with information for warranty claims
• Provide Plant Manager with reports and information to be presented during Supplier meetings

Knowledge Skills & Abilities   

• Must have excellent knowledge of and preferably at least 5 years’ experience in:
• Wear material analyses
• Strength of materials properties knowledge
• Weld inspections

Behavioural Competencies    

• Approach work strategically
• Drive financial optimization and efficiency
• Effective resource management
• Empower and motivate other effectively
• Enthusiastically productive
• Establish interpersonal tolerance and teamwork practices
• Incorporate new approaches in key change initiatives
• Produce effective business results
• Promote ideas with impact
• Show initiative and make things happen