Senior Maintenance Superintendent / Plant Manager (underground Mining)

Potgietersrus, Limpopo, South Africa

Job Description


RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership and Management:

  • Provide strong leadership to the maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
  • Oversee day-to-day 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 zero-harm 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 problem-solving, 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 candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.NOTE: We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1406700
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Potgietersrus, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned