Jobs Available at Komatsu Mining

Key Job Responsibilities

• Know the correct and safe procedure to collect vibration data on site;
• Sound knowledge of vibration data collection;
• Understanding of vibration levels and on mine specific vibration levels;
• Knowledge of Pruftechnik vibration analysis software, must be able to create new data routes and move data around in the data base must also know how to create a new machine;
• Capture field data and interpret as required on site;
• Capable of giving sound advice on site for urgent actions to be taken after the survey;
• Assist line personnel in trouble shooting off highlighted problems;
• Ensure the use of condition monitoring to eradicate the problem;
• Understanding of equipment and analytical trouble shooting techniques;
• Ensure lockout procedures are complied with as required;
• Ensure that data collection on moving machinery is carried out in a safe manner;
• Ensure that subordinates comply with safety requirements;
• Ensure that risk assessment is carried out and completed;
• Ensure that the health and safety standards of subordinates are complied with;
• Sound understanding of all mine/Joy standards and procedures;
• Understanding of applicability in the section of mine standards and procedures;
• Ensure that site work (SD’s) is booked in on completion within 24hours;
• Understanding of KMC orders and invoicing procedures;
• Ensure that condition monitoring is high profile by making a meaningful contribution to higher efficiency in maintenance;
• Understanding and knowledge of all appropriate condition monitoring techniques and applicability of JOY machinery.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Grade 12/N3;
• Experienced artisan Mechanical/Electrical with 2 years’ minimum experience as an artisan;
• 3 years’ condition monitoring with vibration analysis experience compulsory;
• MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint);
• Level 2 vibration analysis certified;
• Level 2 & 3 Oil analysis certified;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own car.

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Required Skills 

• BSc Engineering: Degree in Mining; GDE Mining; Industrial Engineer or any engineering degree
• 5-8 years of Mining Experience post Graduate Training Program    
• Mine Fleet Management
• Mine Planning & Grade Control
• Surface Mining experience (preferred)
• Mining Business Improvement (BI)
• Product & Domain Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Modular products and Mining Production Operations and Fleet Management Systems. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to present and influence key stakeholders
• Personality attributes, DISC profile    
• Must meet the sated requirements of the DISC profile for Role

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Operations: Technical Support & Service

• Active customer engagement and plans to meet improvement objectives, and sustain a positive working relationship
• Create high level and detailed site visit plans
• Inspect and action (where appropriate) current Tickets (Customer feedback and Internal follow up)
• Perform technical troubleshooting and fixes along with assistance to the technicians
• Create Site visit reports & action items
• Conduct kick off, update and close off meetings with the customer.
• Conduct on-site project reviews in line with planned objectives
• Follow up on activities resulting from site visit reports
• Generate or create relevant KPI reports in (SQL etc)
• Gap assessments and define workplans to close Gaps and ensure agreement with Client stakeholders
• Agree client development roadmaps in-line with client improvement objectives and ensure follow-up of execution.
• Roll-out initiatives to ensure correct documentation and processes are followed and implemented
• Capture and report Sales leads generated from PAR cycles & communicate to relevant channels
• Implement agreed Performance Assurance compliance measures and KPIs
• Communication and reporting for client w.r.t open issues and system usage compliance, KPIs
• Maintain and comply to agreed Performance Assurance work programs, cycles and timelines to the minimum expected delivery standard 
• Actively manage Customer Stakeholders and ensure that the Tactical Teams Communication Plan is continually updated.

Applications observation

• Work with the Modular Product Users and operators to observe and review usage of the system and define gaps
• Establish improvement opportunities such as training, assisted operations and advise on system usage and navigation
• Document & communicate findings to the client
• Provide recommendations to the client 

Logistics

• Communicate with the customer confirming visits
• Coordinate travel and accommodation requirements 
• Ensure appropriate approval with the minimum agreed timelines before site visit
• Ensure minimum risk assessments are conducted and submitted as part of the travel approval process.
• Coordinate Performance assurance activities at the mine as per planned and agreed scope
• Organize permissions from the customer to conduct work on site. (including medicals and inductions, and safety protocols and clothing)

Internal Business Process

• To implement and maintain the Performance Assurance Process (PAP) (including on-site and business processes)
• Ensure that all Performance Assurance documents and reports are lodged in time at the appropriate on-site location at all times.
• Execute initiatives and ensure correct documentation and processes are followed and implemented