Predictive Maintenance Technician

SSR Mining Inc.•Valmy, NV

About The Position

General Objectives: Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Reliability Engineer, the Maintenance Predictive Maintenance (PDM) Technician typically works a 12 hour, straight day, 5-4 schedule. The role of the Maintenance PDM Technician is intended to focus on oil sample analysis and to improve equipment reliability and achieve longer component life at a lower cost. Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties: The key responsibilities of the Maintenance PDM Technician include, but are not limited to the following: Perform Pre-PM inspections on Komatsu / Hitachi haul trucks and Caterpillar support equipment to identify maintenance defects. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments and actively participate to ensure the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, environment, quality, and efficiency. Perform oil analysis on PM samples and report on findings to reliability engineer and planning department Perform Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Equipment Criticality evaluations on Plant and Mobile Equipment in accordance with industry best practices. Work with the Planner/Scheduler to create and maintain preventive maintenance tasks identified through RCM practices. Participate in root cause analysis and reliability centered maintenance training to maintenance and operations employees Liaise with Equipment Reliability Service who analyzes sample data and makes recommendations; close issues when completed Participate in the training on software provided by Equipment Reliability Service and become fluent in navigation and update records. Perform simple maintenance and upkeep on oil analysis machines Carry out inspections and create work requests/orders for corrective actions in CMMS Analyze components on planning 90 Day Horizon for replacement now or pursuit of longer life Participate in the training and assist maintenance technicians with proper oil sampling techniques Perform duties and activities in a manner that conforms to all safety practices and other policies, procedures and standards that are established by the company or required by law Collect and analyze data on all types of mobile and fixed equipment using predictive maintenance technologies; including but not limited to vibration analysis, oil analysis, diesel emission, infrared, ultrasonic, and acoustic imaging Analyze components on planning 90 Day Horizon for replacement now or pursuit of longer life Ability to adapt to changing technology methods Capable of reading and disseminating information from schematics and maintenance manuals Implement continuous improvement of maintenance strategy that fully utilizes available workforce to achieve maximum equipment availability Determines severity of equipment down times and estimates time to make repairs Responsible for compliance with company contamination control policies Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts Must be able to communicate effectively, in English, using all standard forms of business communication Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Willingness to train and achieve MLA1 and MLT1 oil analysis certifications through designated vendor (company paid)
The willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Familiarity with NDT techniques including but not limited to Ultrasonic, Infrared, Magnetic particle
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds
General computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite programs
A good work ethic with the ability to work well with others
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong Mathematical skills
Minimum five years' experience of heavy equipment maintenance is required
Knowledge of parts and servicing of Cat, Hitachi & Komatsu equipment
Previous training and experience with application of predictive maintenance technologies and associated software and hardware preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in heavy machinery
Familiarity with hand and power tools commonly used in equipment maintenance
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings
Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, Along with SAP
Understanding of failure and wear analysis
Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices (i.e., guarding, blocking, lock out tag out)
Experience working with computerized inventory control systems preferred
Experience with, or the ability to learn about and use, parts issuing process

Nice To Haves

MLA1 and MLT1 Oil Analysis Certification
NDT (UT, IR and magnetic particle) trained and/or certified

Responsibilities

Perform Pre-PM inspections on Komatsu / Hitachi haul trucks and Caterpillar support equipment to identify maintenance defects.
Performs Field Level Risk Assessments and actively participate to ensure the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, environment, quality, and efficiency.
Perform oil analysis on PM samples and report on findings to reliability engineer and planning department
Perform Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Equipment Criticality evaluations on Plant and Mobile Equipment in accordance with industry best practices.
Work with the Planner/Scheduler to create and maintain preventive maintenance tasks identified through RCM practices.
Participate in root cause analysis and reliability centered maintenance training to maintenance and operations employees
Liaise with Equipment Reliability Service who analyzes sample data and makes recommendations; close issues when completed
Participate in the training on software provided by Equipment Reliability Service and become fluent in navigation and update records.
Perform simple maintenance and upkeep on oil analysis machines
Carry out inspections and create work requests/orders for corrective actions in CMMS
Analyze components on planning 90 Day Horizon for replacement now or pursuit of longer life
Participate in the training and assist maintenance technicians with proper oil sampling techniques
Perform duties and activities in a manner that conforms to all safety practices and other policies, procedures and standards that are established by the company or required by law
Collect and analyze data on all types of mobile and fixed equipment using predictive maintenance technologies; including but not limited to vibration analysis, oil analysis, diesel emission, infrared, ultrasonic, and acoustic imaging
Analyze components on planning 90 Day Horizon for replacement now or pursuit of longer life
Ability to adapt to changing technology methods
Capable of reading and disseminating information from schematics and maintenance manuals
Implement continuous improvement of maintenance strategy that fully utilizes available workforce to achieve maximum equipment availability
Determines severity of equipment down times and estimates time to make repairs
Responsible for compliance with company contamination control policies
Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts
Must be able to communicate effectively, in English, using all standard forms of business communication
Perform other duties as assigned