Lube Technician – Sandfire Motheo

This position is responsible for the execution of condition monitoring and lubrication activities for major process plant equipment to ensure optimal asset reliability, availability, and life-cycle performance.

Key Performance Areas

• Executes lubrication and re-lubrication programmes for major plant equipment including conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, mills, and ancillary rotating machinery.
• Performs condition monitoring activities.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains mill trunnion seals, gearbox seals, and lubrication delivery systems.
• Inspects and optimise spray patterns on SAG mill girth gears to ensure effective lubrication coverage and minimise wear.
• Conducts bearing change-outs on conveyors and other rotating equipment in accordance with maintenance standards.
• Rebuilds critical spares such as gearboxes, drive units, and mill pinions in accordance with OEM specifications and maintenance procedures.
• Identifies abnormal operating conditions that may indicate impending equipment failure and report findings to Maintenance Supervisors and Planners.
• Maintains accurate lubrication and condition monitoring records in the CMMS and equipment logbooks.
• Supports the development and continuous improvement of lubrication routes, frequencies, standards, and contamination control practices.
• Manages correct storage, handling, and application of lubricants to prevent contamination and equipment damage.

Technical Competencies

• Full understanding of industry safety standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a reliability-focused mindset.
• Proven experience in industrial lubrication best practices.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, P&IDs, equipment drawings, and lubrication schedules.

Behaviours/Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Team player.
• Tenacious
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Time management
• Problem solving skills.

Qualification & Experience

• National Craft Certificate (NCC): In Fitting, Plant Mechanic or related mechanical trade.
• Valid Light Duty Vehicles Driver’s License
• Additional training or certification in lubrication practices, vibration analysis, or condition monitoring will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years continuous experience in process plant maintenance or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with lubrication systems and condition monitoring of conveyors, mills, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
• Proven experience in using CMMS systems.