Assist the Supervisor in the Coordination of routine maintenance, trouble shooting and emergency repairs on the fuel, brake, electrical and transmission systems of Heavy Earth Moving equipment to ensure equipment availability to support Mine Operations.

• Plan and schedule maintenance resources for all equipment used for mining operations
• Supervise, coordinate and monitor the execution of scheduled work plans and unplanned emergency and breakdown work
• Determining sequence and assignments based on work priority and availability of equipment and manpower
• Ensure the highest maintenance standards are applied and maintained using able resources and at reasonable cost
• Ensure team members work safely and follow all safety standards and safe work practices. Conduct initial surveys, risk assessments and environmental impact assessments
• Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including OEMs recommendations on emerging trends on the market
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact on the usage and component replacement on machinery
• Compiling jobs specs and supervising scheduled and nonscheduled works for machinery such as Excavtors, Dozers, Loaders, Graders, Drills, Dump Trucks etc
• Prepare technical reports for use by mining operations, engineering, and management personnel
• Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, mineral products efficiently and economically
• Participating in project review meetings for evaluating projects progress providing technical inputs to ensure project completion on schedule and prepare recovery plans in situations where projects are lagging
• Establish and maintain a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment
• Enforce standards and safe work procedures for the plant and ensure regulations relating to the mechanical maintenance department are met at all times

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Fifteen 15 – 20 years of experience in repair and maintenance of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance software such as SAP
• Strong Leadership and Communication skills
• Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices and Industry Standards for OEMs
• Minimum of Five (5) years in a Mining environment preferably open cast
• EIZ Professional membership

Registered Professional Engineer – ERB

Benefits

Medical Insurance Cover to staff

In-house Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Annual Production Bonus (STI)

Recognition and Awards