JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Reliability Engineer – Lube for Life

SCOPE:

This position is responsible for initiating a global oil analysis program, setting up account structures, equipment

models and network design for shipping of oil samples to a global network of laboratories. Learning all aspects

of fluid sample analysis, interpretation of results and explanation of data to internal customers. Provide single

focal point of contact for corporate wide training needs related to reliability oil analysis program. Work closely

with various Lifetime support reliability engineers and R&D engineering to develop the lube for life concept.

Ensure Sandvik Mining EH&S standards are adhered to.

Monitor the profitability of the lube analysis program

Prepare marketing, training, and user guides for internal users and customers.

Verify the machine lifecycle cost model as developed in ARMS

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential Functions:

Responsible for data quality and accuracy

Interprets oil analysis reports, data, analyzes results and presents recommended course of

action

Extensive communication and contact with internal and external customers and laboratories

regarding testing, customer questions, and/or feedback

Travel to Sandvik Lifetime support locations to assist reliability engineers and R&D

engineering with testing questions, result interpretations, and troubleshooting

Demonstrate and be regarded as an industry expert

Severity 3 & 4 exception reports for equipment are reviewed and necessary action items

assigned in ST Feedback data base.

Management of Outsourced Testing – ensuring samples are outsourced at appropriate time and

ensuring outsourced testing is received and entered

Work closely with product line R&D engineering and Lifetime Support Reliability Engineering

to design onboard oil analysis service. Responsible to create value pricing options for service

levels.

Work closely with OEM component providers such as Parker, Rextroth, Cummins, Volvo,

Deutz, to determine serviceability limits and failure analysis. Make recommendations to design

changes that will support the lube for life concept.

Use the results from the analysed information in conjunction with other sources (i.e.- end users,

regional contacts, engineering, etc.) to determine best practices in Sandvik’s

maintenance/repair strategies (as applied in the RCMCost model of the AWB software)

Report on reliability issues and makes recommendations for improvements.

After careful analysis make recommendations for Sandvik Mining to have a single standard

source lubrication provider for all models while in manufacturing.

Experience with or training in RCM II will be very advantageous

Qualifications and Requirements:

Ability to work in a team environment with remote supervision.

Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

Ability to travel globally as needed

Detail oriented

Ability to multi-task

Computer literate

Customer service oriented

Understanding of testing procedures and results

Understanding of lubrication fundamentals and metallurgy

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent communication skills in English

BS/BA in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering and/or 5+ years related

experience in Oil Analysis, Lubrication, Maintenance or Reliability Engineering

STLE CLS (Certified Lubrication Specialist), or SMRP CMRP (Certified Maintenance

Reliability Professional), ICML MLA (Machinery Lubricant Analyst), or equivalent

STLE OMA II (Oil Monitoring Analyst), or ICML (Machinery Lubrication Technician), or

equivalent

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Lifetime Support Manager

Liaises with: Work with all (8) Lifetime Support teams and reliability engineers, Customers Services

teams.

Work closely with: R&D engineering teams in production units

External contacts: Polaris Laboratories, lubrication suppliers, OEM component suppliers, customers,

SMRP - Group for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Initial pilot of lube analysis program in

North America and South America Develop equipment lubrication database in Horizon

Carefully test and monitor the results of

the DR461 lube for life test equipment

and modified pump drive gear box

Develop lubrication maintenance strategies to maximize

oil life in hydraulic and gear box

Statistical analysis of relevant

equipment on Sandvik oil analysis

program to identify and report on the

critical issues relating to reliability

Quarterly meetings with R&D Engineering to highlight

and discuss results

Ongoing discussion in all NPD project meetings relating

designed reliability