CBM Supervisor (Maintenance / RCA / Engineering / Vibration Analysis / Rotating Equipment / Mining) – West Africa

Reference Number: 030-2304KV

Job Description:

Our client, a leading mining company in West Africa, is seeking a CBM Supervisor to join their team. The successful person will oversee the Condition-Based Maintenance team, ensuring the successful implementation, ongoing optimisation, and maintenance of the company’s CBM program. This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting sensor and equipment data to proactively predict failures, issue technical reports, and drive actions that enhance maintenance efficiency. By leveraging data insights, the CBM Supervisor will work to minimize equipment downtime, extend asset life, and support continuous improvement in maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of CBM specialists and technicians, ensuring effective execution of CBM strategies and fostering team development.
• Provide comprehensive training, coaching, and mentorship to junior staff to build technical skills and align performance with organizational goals.
• Supervise the installation, maintenance, and calibration of condition monitoring sensors across critical equipment.
• Manage and oversee condition monitoring activities using techniques like vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic testing.
• Collect and analyze CBM data using specialized software and diagnostic tools to detect equipment degradation and forecast potential failures.
• Develop insightful reports with actionable recommendations to optimize equipment reliability and maintenance planning.
• Use CBM insights to create, refine, and prioritize predictive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Support root cause analyses (RCA) with CBM data to address underlying issues and prevent recurrence of equipment failures.
• Compliance with all HSE and HR standards while promoting a culture of Zero Harm and operational excellence.
• Collaborate across departments (maintenance, engineering, operations) to integrate CBM strategies into broader maintenance and production plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and present regular performance reviews of the CBM program to stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong people management skills, including leading in high-pressure environments, coaching for development, and fostering a safety-first culture.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of CBM principles, data acquisition techniques, and sensor technologies used for rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, and compressors.
• Show proficiency in CBM software, data analysis tools, and the interpretation of large datasets to detect patterns and trends; statistical analysis skills are a plus.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related fields) with at least 5 years of experience in the field.
• A master’s degree in maintenance related field, or additional qualifications in Maintenance Management Systems or Asset Management are a plus.
• Relevant CBM Certifications in vibration, NDT, Lubrication, Laser alignment, Infrared thermography, Ultrasound, Bearing Maintenance etc. are highly desirable.
• Well-versed in a range of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience in mentoring, training and coaching.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to apply cost effective recommendations.
• Previous expatriate experience in Africa preferred.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Expatriate employment position.
• Competitive remuneration package.

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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