Job Description

• Develop short term (daily/weekly) mechanical maintenance plans with supervisors
• Assist supervisors to coordinate planning of the mechanical, boiler making and cranes/rigging disciplines for major process plant shutdowns
• Review and update current Standard Operating Procedures
• Lead process plant troubleshooting efforts with mechanical supervisors and tradesman
• Lead, coordinate and supervise critical tasks and breakdown situations
• Provide technical input from a mechanical equipment/installation perspective into process plant improvement modifications.
• Review proposals for site installations where installation of mechanical equipment is to be applied
• Monitor the performance of light vehicle service provider
• Develop strong relationship with Supply Chain to ensure information with respect to consumption of mechanical spares is well understood and optimisation of site stock holdings is achieved
• Take responsibility with senior Mechanical staff for ensuring that PMGL safety standards with respect to mechanical equipment and installations are maintained across the Edikan Gold Mine site
• Any other duties which would be assigned by supervisor

Required Skills or Experience

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution or trade qualifications in a Mechanical discipline from an internationally accredited institution
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance at operating processing plant of which 5 years should be in a supervisory and training role.
• High calibre and technically astute person with experience in operations implementing international best practice maintenance regimes
• Experience in crushers, conveying, bulk materials handling, large gear drive mills and general mineral processing equipment
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to effectively use the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Current advanced first aid certificate
• Formal leadership and management, and skill development training
• A formal certificate in Occupational health and safety regulations
• Environmental management principles
• A certificate in the cyanide code
• Planning and Scheduling formal training