POSITION OVERVIEWResponsible to design and implement defect identification and elimination processes according to Capstone Copper Asset Management Framework with a focus on quality and efficiency at the Pinto Valley Mine site. This maintenance professional also provides technical guidance to a group of specialists to standardize inspection practices and short-term downtimes monitoring by using technical expertise and innovative approaches. This position works closely with the maintenance, operations, supply chain and engineering teams at Pinto Valley as well as with suppliers, contractors and consultants to implement top notch practices, reduce waste in maintenance and provide short term support to equipment downtime.
- Understanding of reliability centered maintenance (RCM & FMEA) concepts, the development of equipment maintenance strategies and life cycle asset management
- Experience with the use of defect elimination approaches and techniques such as RCA and 5WHY's
- Experience with maintenance KPI's and equipment performance analysis
- Understanding of Lean Maintenance methodologies to reduce waste and inefficiencies
- Experience with equipment lubrication practices in processing plants and mobile equipment
- Experience with condition monitoring techniques used in a mining operational facility such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasound, airborne, thermography or health monitoring
- Experience with mining equipment such as crushers, conveyors, ball mills, centrifugal pumps, flotation cells, filter plants, processing plants or trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, etc in mobile equipment
- Able to speak, comprehend, and write in English
SOFT SKILLS- Safety Conscious: to identify potential hazards and take the necessary steps to mitigate them
- Analytical Skills: to analyze equipment performance data
- Technical Aptitude: to have a strong understanding of the systems, equipment, and processes
- Problem Solving: to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems
- Communication: to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner
- Project Management: to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively
CERTIFICATIONS- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) by The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) is preferable
REQUIRED- Diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, materials, mining, chemical or metallurgical disciplines
- Certificate in mechanical, electrical, electronics, mining or metallurgical disciplines
- 5 years in mechanical, electrical, planning, reliability, operations, mining, processing or metallurgy experience in a mining operational facility
PREFERRED
- 8+ years in mechanical, electrical, planning or reliability experience in a mining operational facility
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Combination of office-based and field-based work in an active open pit mining operation.
- Frequent walking on uneven ground and navigating active mine work environment
- Occasional stair climbing.
- Occasional climbing of fixed ladders and elevated structures.
- Exposure to dust, noise, heat, and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in operational areas.
All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol test, and background check. All positions require a pre-placement physical examination to ensure candidates are 'fit for duty'. Additional training and/or testing may be required. Capstone maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
