Mechanical Supervisor – (HME / Leadership / Mechanical Engineer / Compliance / Mining) – West Africa

Reference Number: 013-0701KV

Job Description:

Our client, a major mining operation, is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee mechanical maintenance operations. This role requires ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment within the plant and remote sites. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining high safety and operational standards. This position is crucial to supporting the company’s operational excellence and ensuring equipment availability and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE policies, procedures, and regulations, demonstrating a commitment to achieving Zero Harm through safe behaviours
• Supervise maintenance personnel, ensuring safe and efficient work practices.
• Verify that team members obtain necessary paperwork, such as Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and work permits, with all approvals in place before beginning tasks.
• Conduct daily inspections on plant equipment and remote sites, promptly reporting breakdowns, potential failures, or incidents to the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Ensure proper maintenance and adjustments of running equipment, including pump gland packing adjustments, to protect assets.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across all work areas, including plant equipment, offices, and storage spaces.
• Facilitate training and development programs for junior staff, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and team capacity-building aligned with organizational goals.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control measures for all mechanical tasks performed by the team across all shifts.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in a mining or heavy industry environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating equipment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and procedures related to mechanical maintenance.
• Female applicants are encouraged to apply in line with the company’s diversification targets.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent position
• Competitive market-related salary with benefits
• Career progression opportunities

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant           

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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