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Senior Technical Specialist, Planning & Reliability at Lumwana Mining Company, North West Province, Zambia

Lumwana Mining Company

Senior Technical Specialist, Planning & Reliability at Lumwana Mining Company, North West Province, Zambia

Lumwana Mining Company

Full time Job

Date Posted: October 21, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: October 26, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

  • Develop and implement maintenance strategies for HME and processing plant equipment.
  • Collaborate with Planning & Reliability teams within HME to optimize PCR Management.
  • Utilize maintenance management systems to track performance metrics and ensure adherence to maintenance plans.
  • Conduct reliability analysis and assessments of HME and processing plant equipment.
  • Identify failure modes and implement preventive measures to enhance equipment reliability.
  • Support root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives to address equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
  • Analyse maintenance data to identify trends, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare and present reliability and planning reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and actionable insights.
  • Drive the standardization of planning and reliability practices across the mine to ensure consistency and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with various teams to develop and implement standardized procedures, guidelines, and best practices for maintenance and reliability.
  • Lead initiatives to harmonize rotables strategies across the mine, ensuring that spare parts management and lifecycle strategies are consistent and optimized for all equipment.
  • Work closely with the Engineering Manager, maintenance teams, and other stakeholders to align maintenance strategies with operational goals.
  • Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote a culture of reliability within the team.
  • Ensure that all maintenance activities adhere to statutory requirements and regulations within the plant and HME operations.
  • Monitor compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, ensuring all team members are trained and equipped to follow protocols.
  • Participate in safety audits and reviews to promote a safe working environment.
  • Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote a culture of reliability within the team.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following essential requirements:

  • Full Grade 12 Certificate
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years mining experience in maintenance planning and reliability.
  • Prior experience in supervising a team more than ten people.
  • Prior experience with SAP will be an added advantage.
  • Holder of a valid driver’s License.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia

What We Can Offer You:

  • A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
  • The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Application deadline:

Expired on: October 26, 2024

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