HEAD ASSET OPTIMIZATION

GRADE: M3/M4
LOCATION: CHINGOLA AND CHILILABOMBWE ZAMBIA

Vedanta, a future focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc – Lead – Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper & Nickel, Cobalt, Ferro-Chrome, and Manganese, with a fast growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fiber and display glass manufacturing. With our world-class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited. With an investment pledge of over $1 billion by Vedanta, KCM envisages to unlock key operations and increase production to 300,000 tonnes of copper per year by 2030.

To support this vision KCM is recruiting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving and implementing the Vedanta Asset Optimization framework at various operations.
• Setting of KPIs and driving for excellence.
• Improvement in maintenance practices and process optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce unplanned outages.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve integrity-related issues.
• Oversee the use of digital tools, data analytics, and condition monitoring to support predictive maintenance.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum of 7–8 years’ experience in asset integrity, reliability, or maintenance engineering, preferably in mining.
• Proven experience in managing integrity management systems and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must have experience of implementation of Vedanta AO framework.
• Adaptability in response to changing operational needs.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and guide multidisciplinary teams.

Diversity leaders are encouraged to apply.