Specialist, Condition Monitoring

About First Quantum and the Role

At First Quantum, we foster a distinct corporate culture known as the “First Quantum Way,” which empowers our employees to approach challenges with innovation and independence, enabling exceptional achievements across diverse locations. We look for individuals who think boldly and smartly to identify opportunities, address issues, and deliver excellent outcomes.

Primary Job Purpose

The Condition Monitoring Specialist, reporting to the Senior Specialist, Condition Monitoring, oversees and carries out predictive maintenance activities on fixed plant machinery to promote safe, dependable, and efficient plant operations. This includes providing expertise in vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil assessment, and other condition monitoring techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Lubrication Team and the Conveyor & Chutes Inspection Team, ensuring all inspection and lubrication duties comply with safety standards, are timely, and consistently meet quality benchmarks.
• Act as the acting lead of the Condition Monitoring team during the Senior Analyst’s absence, managing workflows, providing guidance, and technical assistance.
• Ensure safety compliance by executing all monitoring, lubrication, and inspection operations aligned with site safety protocols, conducting risk-assessed field inspections, and supporting the enforcement of operational standards and procedures.
• Perform condition monitoring tasks including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil sampling, and visual inspections on both critical and non-critical equipment, identifying faults and potential failures through diagnostic tools.
• Raise maintenance requests and document findings effectively in the CMMS system, participating in root cause failure analyses for significant breakdowns.
• Supervise and verify lubrication processes, ensuring correct lubricants and application schedules as per OEM and engineering standards, overseeing contamination control measures, and eliminating task backlogs.
• Manage conveyor belt and chute inspection teams, ensuring thorough and accurate inspection routes, identifying wear trends or risks, reporting defects, and supporting enhancements such as redesigns and tool improvements.
• Coordinate condition monitoring daily operations, including task scheduling, workload distribution, reviewing findings, and ensuring quality reporting during senior staff absences.
• Prepare detailed reports on condition monitoring, lubrication, and inspections, updating CMMS data accurately and tracking key performance indicators to support reliability reports and asset health dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to condition-based maintenance strategies, lubrication practices, and inspection procedures, aiding in training and upskilling team members.

Competencies and Attributes

• Proficiency in advanced condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis (CAT II minimum), thermography and ultrasound (CAT I advantageous), and oil analysis (CAT I minimum).
• Strong diagnostic acumen across multiple predictive maintenance disciplines and in-depth knowledge of lubrication best practices, contamination control, and condition monitoring data evaluation.
• Expert understanding of conveyor and chute wear mechanisms and the capacity to develop and deliver technical training.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office suite, CMMS, SCADA, OSIsoft PI, and familiarity with online monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), maintenance task analysis (MTA), and equipment strategy formation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, communication skills, self-motivation, organizational ability, leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to safety and discipline.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in condition monitoring within mining or heavy industry environments, with experience diagnosing fixed plant machinery including mills, crushers, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Hands-on familiarity with predictive maintenance tools, CMMS, and plant monitoring systems.
• Background in managing lubrication programs, contamination control, and generating maintenance reports.
• Proven leadership experience supervising teams and managing inspection or maintenance activities, including incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Educational background includes an Engineering Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related fields and a minimum of Grade 12 certification.
• Additional certifications in predictive maintenance (NDT) and leadership training are advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license with at least 12 months driving experience.