Job Description

Reports to: Construction Manager
Roster: 6 Weeks on, 3 Weeks Off roster

Duty Station: Nyanzaga, Sengerema, Mwanza
Contract type: Specified Period of Time contract

Position purpose
The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations at the Nyanzaga site, ensuring all machinery, equipment, and infrastructure operate efficiently and safely. This role requires a strategic approach to maintenance planning, a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance, and effective management of maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.

Roles and Responsibilities

Management of Safety, Environment, & Community Relations

Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
Adhere to company policies and procedures regarding safety, environment, health, and community
Lead site initiatives to improve the understanding of equipment safety
Take responsibility for ensuring that PMY safety standards with respect to equipment and installations are maintained across relevant areas of responsibility
Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with environmental regulations and minimize any adverse impact on the surrounding environment
Develop and enforce safety protocols for maintenance activities, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel
Actively participate in relevant incident investigations
Be aware of the sensitivity of relations with the community and how employment issues can affect relationships with the local community
Skill development programs

People Management

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and create development plans to enhance individual and team productivity
Manage and lead the maintenance team performance, ensuring quality outcomes and procedural adherence
Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team, ensuring all team members receive training on safety, technical skills, and best practices
Manage the performance of direct reports through training, coaching, consistent performance feedback, annual appraisals, and recognition to help facilitate their professional development and improve the operating efficiencies of production personnel
Operations

Develop and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, ensuring all critical equipment and systems are regularly inspected and serviced
Allocate and manage resources effectively, including spare parts, tools, and personnel, to support uninterrupted maintenance operations
Oversee the generation, assignment, and completion of maintenance work orders to ensure timely responses to equipment issues and failures
Plan and oversee maintenance-related projects, including equipment upgrades, replacements, and infrastructure improvements
Control maintenance expenses and optimize costs through efficient budget management and cost-control measures
Prepare and deliver regular reports on maintenance performance metrics, including equipment uptime, maintenance costs, and downtime incidents
Liaise with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and equipment servicing, ensuring quality and timely delivery of services
Attend relevant business meetings as directed by the Process Manager to understand proactive long-term operational priorities and build forecast equipment downtime business models
Continually search for methods to improve existing maintenance practices that fit within the business model and targets
Develop a maintenance management system focused on measurement of incremental continuous improvement. Maintain the continuous improvement project development program
Assist with the management and development of operational budgets and forecasts
Qualification & Experience

Essential

Minimum of 15 years of experience in maintenance management or a similar role, ideally within the mining, construction, or heavy industries
Proven experience in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs and managing maintenance teams
Proficiency in maintenance management software and tools
Familiarity with Tanzanian safety and environmental regulations for industrial maintenance
Experience with long-term maintenance planning, shutdowns, project works, and overhaul events
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems
Experience with spare parts inventory management
Formal reporting abilities, including routine maintenance reports, KPIs, and technical presentations
Desired

Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance methodologies, and relevant safety regulations in the Tanzanian context
Power station experience
Mobile plant experience
Trade qualifications from an internationally regarded institution, mechanical trade preferred
International driving license
Recognized tertiary engineering qualification or equivalent
Supervisory qualifications, e.g., frontline management
Business/organizational processes
Technical qualifications relevant to processing plant equipment and systems
Condition monitoring and lubrication
Safety qualifications
First Aid certificate
Operating tickets including crane operator, other itinerant plant, lifting and rigging, etc.
Formal training and assessment qualifications

Send a covering letter together with your detailed CV and certificates to hrtanzania@perseusmining.com Company Address: HR Manager, Sotta Mining Corporation Limited, P.O. Box 434, Mwanza

Deadline for Applications: 10 January 2025 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.