Condition Monitoring Analyst

Date: Mar 11, 2025

Location:

Klipfontein, eMalahleni, ZA, 1034

Req ID: 32609

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

The position will be based at Emalahleni and the incumbent will report to the Condition Monitoring Manager.

To conduct vibration analysis on JOY machines on various contracts.

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.

Additional Information

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information;
Attention to detail and accuracy;
Able to work under pressure, deadline driven, customer focused and ability to communicate at all levels;
Reporting writing skills are essential;
Good initiator and self-motivator.

Key Performance Behaviors

Leadership

Continuous Learning

Effective Relationships

Critical Thinking

Service Orientation

Drive for Results

Accountability Culture

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Communication

Customer Focus

Essential Job Functions

Follows Company Procedures

Innovation

Influence

Job Knowledge

Job Results

Loyalty to the Organization

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Quality and Thouroughness of Work Done

Quality of Work

Results Driven

Safety

Technical / Functional Skills

Zero Harm

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.