Anglo American South Africa: Vibration Analyst

Anglo American is one of the world’s largest mining companies. Our unique portfolio of high-quality mining assets and natural resources includes platinum group metals and diamonds, with significant interests in copper, iron ore, metallurgical coal, nickel and thermal coal, as well as a divestment portfolio of other mining and industrial businesses. We operate in Africa, Europe, South and North America, Australia and Asia. Anglo American South Africa recruits Vibration Analyst

Grading:  Anglo Band 7

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Technikon S4) with 3-5 years relevant experience OR
• National Certificate N6 with minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Computer literacy and Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Additional Requirements

• Relevant experience in Vibration analyses and Alignment.
• Relevant project planning experience.
• Valid driver’s license (Code 8)
• Valid Fitness for Duty certificate
• Interpersonal – Teamwork, Cross-Cultural Awareness and Stress tolerance
• Analytical – Good judgment, Information gathering, problem Analysis and Technical skills competence
• Innovation, Oral Communication and Facilitation  Skills
• Operational – A concern for excellence and execution
• Leadership – Providing direction and motivating others

Key Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Research of new developments and techniques, recommendations with respect to best practices and optimization of equipment performance.
• Ensure that Vibration data is correctly and accurately collected, analyzed, interpreted & the condition of equipment reported with accompanying recommendations as how to address deviations
• Diagnosis/trouble shooting (failure analyses) and/or repair on mechanical equipment/systems.
• Calibration of equipment and instruments, revision of limits and providing technical assistance and guidance to stakeholders
• Standby duty and support to artisans with higher level / complex maintenance problems.
• Identification and implementation of improvement projects to improve equipment reliability and life expectancy.
• Liaison with Engineering managers, heads, foreman, tradesman and suppliers for problem solving.
• Management of SHEQ (SHEQ documentation, ISO 14000 and ISO 9002), BBC program and STEP

Additional Information:

• Incomplete CV’s and/or applications will not be considered.
• The initial salary will be determined in accordance with Kumba Iron Ore regulations.
• Applicants can submit a complete, updated CV with original certified copies of certificates, K009-form (applicable to all Kumba employees) and advertisement to GSS Local Walk-in-Centre’s situated in the Plant and Mining, or GSS Central Walk-in-Centre situated in the Finance Building, to reach them on or before 2010-07-13.  It can also be emailed or faxed to: E-mail[email protected] and Fax nr.: 086 577 2429
• Enquiries to be made at the following number: 053 739-3483/3677

Closing date: 13 July 2010