Quarry Foreman Mechanic
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12-08-2025
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Job Summary
Job Title: Quarry Foreman Mechanic
Location: Uganda
Benefits: Housing Transport Medical Cover Leave
Job Summary
Our client seeks an experienced Quarry Foreman Mechanic to lead and manage the maintenance operations of a busy quarry site ensuring maximum equipment uptime safety compliance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned mechanical professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in servicing repairing and overhauling quarry machinery in high-output environments (tons per day).
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs for quarry equipment including drilling rigs excavators mobile crushers wheel loaders tipper trucks generators and related accessories.
Overhaul repair and refurbish major components to extend machine life and optimize performance.
Commission new machinery and ensure proper integration into quarry operations.
Maintain organized documentation for all maintenance activities and apply data analysis to drive continuous improvement.
Quarry Operations Support
Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery for drilling blasting crushing loading/offloading and hauling materials.
Monitor weighing processes and enforce safe haulage practices.
Support production teams in achieving throughput targets while minimizing downtime.
Health Safety and Environment (HSE)
Implement and enforce HSE protocols including risk assessments emergency response incident management and permit-to-work systems.
Promote a safety-first culture within the maintenance and operations teams.
Leadership & Team Development
Supervise mentor and coach a team of mechanics and technicians fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
Plan organize and execute maintenance activities efficiently ensuring deadlines are met.
Manage maintenance budgets and control costs effectively.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Training
Completed secondary school education.
Certificate or certification in Mechanical Automotive or Plant Mechanics from a recognized technical institution or major dealership training school (minimum 3-year apprenticeship program).
Experience
Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in quarry/mine operations (preferably in a multicultural environment) with high daily throughput (tons).
Proven expertise in maintaining and repairing heavy quarry machinery and equipment.
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a comprehensive maintenance function.
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Effective leadership communication and team management abilities.
High level of organization attention to detail and time management.
Ability to work under pressure while delivering quality results.
Commitment to safety and compliance with all operational procedures.
Benefits
Benefits: Housing Transport Medical Cover Leave
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake
- Alignment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Leadership Experience
