Job description
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