Fleet Maintenance Planning: Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime.
Breakdown Management: Supervise troubleshooting and rapid response for emergency mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment failures.
Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and train mechanics, technicians, and equipment operators to ensure high accountability and safety compliance.
Cost & Inventory Control: Monitor maintenance budgets, forecast spare parts requirements, and manage inventory levels for critical components.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols and ensure adherence to mining industry standards.
Key Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience: Generally 8 to 15+ years of hands-on and managerial experience in heavy machinery maintenance within mining, quarrying, or heavy industry sectors.
Technical Skills: Deep diagnostic proficiency for major equipment brands (e.g., CAT, Komatsu, Liebherr), strong knowledge of hydraulic/electrical systems, and familiarity with maintenance software (such as SAP).