Condition Based Maintenance Analyst

Job Description

Description:

Under the direction of Maintenance leadership, this position will organize and execute all aspects of the plant’s Predictive Maintenance (PdM) needs using various predictive technologies and techniques. This position also has strong functional ties to the department maintenance leadership to assist with the corrective actions needed to address identified issues when performing CBM reviews and data collection.

 Job Responsibilities:

CBM Analyst Responsibilities:

·Primarily responsible for Analysis of data collected from CBM Condition Based Maintenance routes.  Secondary duties will include UE data collection, IR data collection and analysis, Vibration data collection and analysis, and root cause failure analysis (RCFA).  The CBM program will be developed under the direction of the maintenance leadership & 3rd party resources as needed

oVibration

• Analyze vibration data
• Perform vibration route data collection on critical equipment
• Manage vibration software database, analysis parameter settings, and alarms

oUltrasonic (UE)

§Rotational equipment component monitoring and lubrication

§Compressed gas and steam leak detection

§Reporting for recommended repairs

oInfrared (IR)

§Perform Mechanical and Electrical IR PM

§Become Arc Flash trained

§Analyze IR data and make reports. 

oMotor Circuit Analysis (MCA)

§Perform off-line quality acceptance testing on new motors

§Perform on-line and off-line testing on critical motors in operation

§Analyze data & report on recommended repairs

oMachinery Lubrication Analysis

§Process lubricant samples

§Analyze sample data

§Reporting and recommendations

·Manage PdM equipment and be responsible for its safe usage and storage

·Assist in the creation/update of PdM routes using the appropriate technology for the application

·Train others in the use of the different predictive technologies as needed

·Assist with addressing discovered issues while performing CBM routes and equipment inspections. (Enter notification into SAP, notify coordinator/lube tech/mechanic, or address in the field as needed)

• Some travel will be required for this position. There are several courses held out of the state that the associate will need to attend. Other facilities have requested support in the past. If needed in the future, the associate may be sent to help for short periods of time.

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General Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain positive rapport with customers, suppliers, contractors, Kraft associates, and 3rd party storeroom associates.
• Serve as leader or participant on assigned teams & support team decisions.
• Comply with QRMP Quality Risk Management requirements for Maintenance/Engineering department.
• Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as it is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.
• Facilitate timely completion & effectiveness of QRMP corrective actions for area of responsibility.
• Carry a Kraft-issued phone at all times and respond to emergency calls
• Provide coverage for peers on vacation, training, sick, and meetings.
• Coordinate vacation with Maintenance leadership & communicate via E-Mail with as much notice as possible.
• Support Idea and Suggestion initiatives generated within BU.
• Follow correct call-in procedures as detailed in Section 2, first page of handbook.
• Perform all work in accordance with Kraft, OSHA, and NEC standards (in a safe and efficient manner consistent with lockout/tagout, hot work, fall protection, and other OSHA regulations).
• Comply with all Kraft policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Understand and accepts the Operational Reliability culture and is supportive of plant and department team goals and vision.
• Utilize the SAP system to document maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Management.

Qualifications:

• Must have extensive knowledge of electrical equipment, components, and parts with a background in industrial, mechanical & electrical processes.
  • Ohm’s law, Relationship of voltage, current and resistance in electrical circuit
  • DC circuit – power, voltage, current and resistance in series and parallel.
  • AC circuit – power, resistance, inductance, and capacitance in a 3 phase system.
  • Leading, lagging voltage and current angles displayed in a vector diagram or voltage current time domain for a 3 phase AC motor circuit.
  • Three Phase Induction Motor Theory:
  • Basic AC Induction motor theory of operation and construction including:
    • Components of the motor: stator, rotor, pole construction, ect
    • Motor insulations and types
  • Servo motors theory, operation and construction
  • Basic DC motor theory of operation and construction including:
    • Components of motor: commutator, armature, field, field windings, brushes etc.
  • Safe use of Tools & Electrical Measuring Instruments
  • Multimeters, Current Probes, MegOhm Meters
• Will be required to achieve level I certification for Vibration, Oil Analysis, and Infrared technologies within one year. 
• Minimum of 2 years mechanical/electrical background in an industrial setting is required.
• Must have strong keyboarding and computer skills, and ability to interface with Microsoft Office business application software.
• Must be able to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, and plan effectively.
• Administrative, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey ideas/facts clearly and concisely.
• Must meet pre-qualification criteria and be willing to upgrade skills in areas where skills are marginal.
• Person must have knowledge of or be willing and able to train in Maintenance Systems and new technologies in predictive maintenance. 
• Applicants will successfully complete a CBM course administered by a 3rd party trainer and pass the certification testing at the end of the course:

Failure to complete the above demonstrated knowledge will lead to development of an improvement plan to address any identified gaps. Failure to successfully complete the improvement plan within a 3-month timeframe can lead to disqualification from the position.

Physical Requirements: 

·Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, ascending, and descending moves up to 50 pounds; holds and grips object; must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment and disassemble and reassemble equipment.

Working Environment:

• Primarily indoors in both a hot, humid production environment and cold, cooler environment.

Location(s)

Delimex – Hourly

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com.