Condition Monitoring Technician – Lucara Botswana

Job Overview

Lucara Botswana, a leading diamond mining company operating in Letlhakane, is seeking a skilled Condition Monitoring Technician to support underground maintenance operations. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, predictive maintenance, and downtime reduction through advanced condition monitoring techniques and data analysis.

The position plays a key role in ensuring optimal performance of mining machinery through vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermographic inspections, and root cause failure analysis (RCFA).

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Job Details

• Company: Lucara Botswana
• Location: Letlhakane, Botswana
• Job Type: Full Time
• Industry: Mining / Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance / Reliability Engineering
• Reporting To: Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description (JD)

The Condition Monitoring Technician is responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting equipment condition data to ensure early detection of faults and optimal machinery performance in underground mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

Condition Monitoring & Reliability

• Perform vibration monitoring, thermographic inspections, and oil analysis
• Monitor equipment health and detect early failure indicators
• Support reliability-centred maintenance strategies

Hydraulics Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic system faults
• Assist maintenance teams in system optimization and repair support

Equipment Inspections & Predictive Maintenance

• Conduct regular inspections of underground mining equipment
• Support predictive maintenance planning to reduce breakdowns

Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

• Perform structured failure analysis and diagnostics
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate condition monitoring reports
• Document equipment performance trends and maintenance recommendations

Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with strict mining safety regulations
• Support safe working practices in underground environments

Education Requirements

• Diploma or National Craft Certificate (NCC) in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Boiler Making or related technical discipline

Experience Required

• 5–8 years post-qualification experience in underground mining operations
• Minimum 3 years in a condition monitoring or reliability-focused role
• Strong hands-on experience in:
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics systems
  • Fault-finding and troubleshooting
  • Equipment reliability analysis

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of vibration analysis techniques
• Experience with predictive maintenance systems
• Advanced understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Strong analytical skills in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• High-level computer proficiency for data monitoring systems
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

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Salary & Benefits

• Competitive mining industry salary (based on experience)
• Medical and insurance benefits
• Exposure to advanced mining reliability systems
• Training in predictive maintenance technologies and condition monitoring tools
• Career growth in mechanical and electrical reliability engineering

Training & Development

The role provides continuous development in:

• Advanced vibration and condition monitoring techniques
• Hydraulic system diagnostics and optimization
• Failure analysis and reliability engineering
• Mining safety and operational compliance systems
• Industrial predictive maintenance technologies

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How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of educational and professional certificates

Only shortlisted candidates meeting the technical and experience requirements will be contacted.

Closing Note

This opportunity is ideal for professionals specializing in condition monitoring, vibration analysis, predictive maintenance, underground mining systems, and reliability engineering, aiming to build a strong career within a high-performance mining environment in Botswana.