Mine Automobile Workshop Engineer (1 position)

The successful candidates will be part of the Mining Department, and will be heading the team which is required to manage the Company’s fleet of Heavy Equipment Machinery and Light Vehicles. The selected candidates will report to the Mine Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage, organize and efficiently control a large size automobile and mechanical workshop.
• Hands-on supervision of all workshop activities.
• Perform trouble-shooting and diagnostics procedures on Light vehicles and Heavy Equipment Machinery.
• Plan and organize a Preventive Maintenance System and scheduled maintenance of Heavy Equipment Machinery and Light Motor Vehicles.
• Forecast and order spare parts for specific jobs/special jobs or for stocks replenishment.

Attributes

• Good mechanical engineering skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Honesty
• Team work

Qualifications and Skills

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent
• At least 8- 10 years post qualifying experience in automobile workshops.
• Experience in a mining company will be an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).