RCM - Ultrasonic Technician

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

The RCM technicians monitor equipment within, but not limited to, the following areas: Hydrometallurgical, Power Distribution, Water System, Crushing & Conveying, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage) and outlying areas. This technician's duties will include but not be limited to the following:
- ultrasonic data collection utilizing current technology (Krautkramer)
- utilization of the current software to load, dump, and analyze ultrasonic route data, as well as, build and update the associated data sets and databases (alarms, trends, etc).
- flaw detection utilizing magnetic particle and dye penetrant technologies
- report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs
- daily planning, including but not limited to MSTs and work orders utilizing the current CMMS
- learn various RCM/PdM technologies, primarily ultrasonic analysis and the associated software with future development into additional technologies
- support the RCM Program and its continual development
- educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program
- communicate effectively to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback to support the mentoring program
- data collection, analysis and reporting utilizing the following technologies:
- other NDT technologies
-infrared thermography
-tribology
-vibration analysis
-motor test equipment
-commutator profiling
-corona test equipment

Minimum Requirements:

4 years mechanical experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.) that includes:
Working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance Minimum perspective, mechanically and electrically.
Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials.
Ability to work in a team with a high regard for safety and environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to policies.
Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.
Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Possess Level I certification or obtain within 1 year of hire date.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid state driver's license.
Satisfactory performance record (internal applicant).
Have passed the PD math test with a score of 75% or higher within the last year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Computer experience with current CMMS (internal applicant), AutoCAD and MS Access.
Completed AVO training, Confined Space training, and LOTOTO (internal applicant).
Hands on experience with the current Krautkramer flaw detector and associated software.
Certifications in ultrasonics, preferably from Krautkramer or GE Inspection Technologies.
Certifications in other RCM technologies.
Working knowledge and understanding of Global RCM Team (internal applicant).
Working knowledge and understanding of RCM standard processes (internal applicant).
Experience with cost benefit analysis.
Experience with RCFA.
Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and apply information from prints, drawings, and schematics

Criteria/Conditions(specific background and skills):

Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles, and large mobile equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
Will be required to lift moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday.
Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety foot wear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and other protective equipment as required.
Phelps Dodge promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and on-going random drug and alcohol testing.

Job Number
6025