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Job Location drjobs

Mokopane - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Time for new horizons Move to Mokopane and join forces with a leading provider in the mineral exploration drilling industry known for its cuttingedge technology and commitment to excellence!

You are the ideal candidate if you have a strong technical background in heavy equipment maintenance a proven ability to lead maintenance teams and the strategic acumen to drive continuous improvement in plant operations.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Management:
  • Provide strong leadership to the maintenance team fostering a culture of safety accountability and operational excellence.
  • Oversee daytoday maintenance activities to ensure equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
  • Effectively manage a team of supervisors artisans technicians and support staff.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
Maintenance Operations:
  • Oversee the maintenance servicing and repair of drill rigs and support equipment.
  • Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and increase equipment lifespan.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical electrical and hydraulic failures efficiently.
  • Ensure proper inventory management of critical spares and maintenance tools.
Planning and Budgeting:
  • Develop and execute maintenance plans and schedules in alignment with production targets.
  • Prepare and manage maintenance budgets optimizing costs without compromising quality or safety.
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to align maintenance activities with operational goals.
Safety and Compliance:
  • Enforce strict adherence to health safety and environmental (HSE) standards.
  • Ensure compliance with mining industry regulations OEM specifications and company policies.
  • Conduct regular equipment inspections and audits implementing corrective actions where necessary.
  • Promote a zeroharm safety culture within the maintenance team.
Quality Assurance & Performance Optimization:
  • Implement maintenance best practices to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews on plant equipment identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
  • Work closely with OEMs and suppliers to ensure optimal performance of machinery.
Training and Development:
  • Identify training needs for the maintenance team and ensure continuous technical development.
  • Mentor and develop a skilled workforce capable of handling complex maintenance challenges.
Qualifications:
  • Trade Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or relevant technical qualification).
  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Mines & Works (highly advantageous).
  • Proven experience in a senior maintenance management role within a mining or drilling environment.
Skills and Experience:
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of heavy mining equipment drill rigs and plant maintenance.
  • Preventative and predictive maintenance planning expertise.
  • Experience with budgeting and cost control in a maintenance environment.
  • Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.
  • Excellent problemsolving communication and organizational skills.
The proposed salary for the role is around R80k R90k per month but the option remains with the client to offer any market related salary considering the candidates qualifications skills and experience.

NOTE: We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.



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