Applied Failure Analysis (AFA) Specialist - Mantrac Ghana Limited
Mantrac Ghana Limited
Job Description
Job Title
Mantrac Ghana Limited is hiring an AFA Specialist (Applied Failure Analysis).
Job Responsibilities
- Intervene at customers' sites on site (CRC, Workshop, mine site) to carry out AFAs.
- Apply and know the 8 steps of the AFA process.
- Collect facts and data related to failures.
- Analyze and think logically using the facts and data collected.
- Create a detailed report that logically highlights the facts that led to the failure.
- Use CAT technical resources as a primary source of information (service documentation, product updates, troubleshooting guidance).
- Use the dealer technical network to communicate with CAT product analysts/engineers by submitting technical requests (service request tickets) to support investigations and validate conclusions.
- Ensure the training and development of the technical agents concerned by the AFA.
- Report near-misses and accidents related to the works.
- Respect and ensure compliance with the rules of contamination control.
- To respect and ensure compliance with environmental protection rules.
- Apply and enforce the scheduling rules for put-away (5S).
- Escalate information to his hierarchy.
- Ensure the management, good condition and good maintenance of work tools,
- handling tools and infrastructures in your department, and their adequacy with the needs of the business.
Qualification, Competence & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Strong engineering fundamentals in mathematical sciences, properties of materials, and metallurgy.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as an on-field technician, including at least 5 years in component rebuild environments.
- Formal training in AFA at recognised training centres (e.g., Peoria (USA) or Málaga (Spain), or equivalent recognised programme).
- Contamination control training and (where required) qualification to perform contamination control audits.
- Proficiency with service information systems and relevant diagnostic/technical software tools.
- Strong documentation and recordkeeping capability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Location
Takoradi - CRC
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