Technical Inspector

Description

Position Summary: Technical Inspector for the Collahuasi Contract, responsible for systematically inspecting and analyzing the condition of Caterpillar equipment to optimize its performance. Key Highlights: 1. Conduct technical inspections and analysis of Caterpillar equipment. 2. Coordinate corrective and maintenance actions to optimize performance. 3. Identify deviations and opportunities for improvement. If you have always been passionate about Caterpillar equipment and fascinated by machinery and engines, we invite you to think big! Finning, Caterpillar’s strategic partner and a leader in equipment distribution and services, is seeking top talent to fill the role of **Technical Inspector for the Collahuasi Contract**, who will be responsible for conducting technical inspections and systematic analysis of equipment condition, providing rigorous and timely information to optimize performance. This role entails coordinating and aligning corrective, maintenance, and repair actions based on observed operational variability. Additionally, the incumbent must identify deviations, non-conformities, and improvement opportunities, generating technical inputs to support planning and execution of future inspection activities, ensuring alignment with internal procedures and effective collaboration across all involved departments. **Key Responsibilities:** * Travel to assigned equipment and strictly comply with all applicable safety regulations. * Conduct technical interviews with operators to gather relevant operational background (Operator Inspection). * Review and analyze the operator’s logbook and completed checklists. * Perform field-based targeted inspections according to equipment criticality and condition. Conduct Pre-PM inspections to ensure early detection of abnormal conditions. * Perform inspections during PM execution to validate adherence to technical guidelines. Conduct Post-PM inspections to confirm proper closure of activities and final equipment condition. * Conduct Pre-PCR inspections per the established maintenance model criteria. Perform Moncon inspections per discipline-specific procedures. * Perform NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) inspections using applicable techniques and authorized competencies. * Manually download data or perform measurements as required by inspection type and operational needs. * Submit collected records and data to Maintenance Engineering and DEO/CT for analysis and management. * Assess priority of identified defects considering criticality, operational impact, and associated risk. * Compare identified defects against the existing AMT Kardex, verifying history and recurrence. * Identify potential conditions that may evolve into future failures. * Convert feedback from operators and technicians into structured backlog documents. * Generate corresponding technical requirements for the backlog. * Enter complete, accurate, and well-substantiated information into backlog documents. * Validate backlog-recorded information to ensure consistency with standards and field data. * Fully manage the backlog process per the Operational Model (MOM). * Advise and supervise field technicians on adherence to maintenance guidelines and contaminant control measures. * Operate SAP, Ellipse, and AMT systems for recording, querying, and managing technical information. **Application Requirements:** * Technical Mechanical or University-level education. * Minimum 2 years of experience in similar roles. * Residence in Arica, Iquique, or Antofagasta is desirable. * Experience with electric rope shovels is desirable. * Proficiency as a user of SAP/AMT/ELLIPSE/EXCEL, WORD, PPT, PBI; knowledge of NDT inspections (ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing); knowledge of mechanical vibration analysis. If you are currently employed with the company, please also note the following internal application requirements for this role: * Minimum 1 year of tenure in current position. * Performance evaluation rating of “Meets Expectations” or higher (minimum score of 3). * Minimum application level: 3A/T2\. * Meet the stated education and experience requirements. If you meet these requirements, we encourage you to put your talent into action and apply with us! "At Finning and its subsidiary companies, we are committed to diversity, developing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Finning does not discriminate against applicants based on sex, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, and/or mental or physical disability."