Maintenance Manager (Open Pit / Expat / French / Heavy Equipment) - West Africa

Our client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair, and optimization of all equipment and machinery at the mining site. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Maintenance Manager will ensure that all mechanical and electrical systems operate efficiently, minimizing downtime and supporting project productivity. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to implementing safety and maintenance best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to keep all equipment performing optimally and reduce downtime.
• Lead the maintenance team, assigning tasks, providing training, and conducting performance evaluations to ensure effective team performance.
• Ensure safety compliance by enforcing standards, conducting risk assessments, and aligning maintenance activities with safety regulations.
• Manage the inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring efficient procurement and availability of essential items.
• Monitor and control the maintenance budget, tracking expenses and seeking cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Review equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities and conduct root cause analysis on failures.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and report on team performance and equipment status to the Project Manager.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in maintenance management within the mining or heavy industry, with a proven track record in managing site maintenance teams.
• Previous working experience with Mining contractors
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy mining equipment and machinery, including drills, loaders, trucks, and crushers.
• Demonstrated experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Ability to speak French will be advantageous 

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.