Plant Maintenance Manager

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Job Description :

• We have an excellent oppor­tu­nity for an expe­rien­ced Maintenance Manager to join a stable mining operation.
• The role will be respon­sible for the main­te­nance of the Dredge, Wet Concentrator Plant, and Borefilelds. Our client is one of the largest mining opera­tions in West Africa.

Responsibilities :

• Lead day-to-day Health and Safety within the WCP Maintenance Department.
• Provide tech­ni­cal exper­tise to Mining and produc­tion by main­tai­ning rela­tion­ships with exter­nal engi­nee­ring work­shops, consul­tants, supplier and equip­ment manufacturers.
• Identify and lead impro­ve­ment projects.
• Assist the Mine Manager to meet produc­tion targets by ensure daily weekly and monthly plans align with the mine plan, fore­cas­ting annual main­te­nance shut­down plans and ensure spares stock levels are adequate to support main­te­nance plans.
• Transfer know­ledge and skills to the natio­nal and Expatriate workforce.
• Ensure Succession plans are being follo­wed for Nationalisation of expat positions.
• Ensure adequate super­vi­sion is applied to meet workload.
• Coach and mentor National and expat Superintendents and supervisors.
• Create weekly KPI reports, monthly reports for main­te­nance department.
• Report monthly cost Report variances to monthly depart­ment costs.
• Preparing revi­sions to the budget during the course of the year as and when required.

Requirements – Qualification and Skill :

• Mechanical Engineering – Experience with slurry plants/pumping/ heavy industry.
• Minimum quali­fi­ca­tion with equi­va­lence of 4‑year Degree.
• At least 10 years of rele­vant expe­rience in a simi­lar working environment.
• Musk have bulk mining experience.
• Ability to review & autho­rize safe work procedures.
• Experience in deve­lo­ping systems and process for the safe and effi­cient comple­tion of main­te­nance work.
• Strong plan­ning and orga­ni­za­tio­nal skills for mana­ging plant shut­downs for maintenance.
• Excellent deci­sion making skills.
• Able to commu­ni­cate effec­ti­vely inter­nally at all levels and build effec­tive relationships.