Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager Jobs in Solwezi – Momentum Mining Services Limited Momentum Mining Services Limited (MMS) invites applications for the position of Maintenance Manager to lead and manage the maintenance operations at our site in Solwezi, NorthWestern Province, Zambia.

This senior role requires a technically proficient and results-oriented professional with extensive hands-on experience in heavy mining equipment maintenance, particularly with CAT and BELL machinery. Role Overview for Maintenance Manager Jobs in Solwezi As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment availability and reliability.

Your expertise will drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manage maintenance personnel, and maintain compliance with safety and operational standards. This full-time role is critical to sustaining the operational efficiency of articulated dump trucks (ADTs), excavators, rigid dump trucks (RDTs), tipper trucks, and other heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities Maintenance Personnel Management:

• Supervise and provide technical leadership to mechanics, technicians, artisans, and other maintenance staff.
• Participate in recruitment, workforce scheduling, performance evaluations, and skills development.

Maintenance Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement maintenance schedules aligned with OEM guidelines.
• Coordinate servicing, breakdown repairs, inspections, and major maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.

Equipment Reliability and Availability:

• Maximise equipment uptime by conducting root cause analysis of failures and leading reliability improvement initiatives.
• Oversee equipment rebuilds and major component replacements.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

• Prepare and monitor the maintenance budget, control expenditures on repairs, parts, and outsourced services, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• Foster a safety-first culture, ensure adherence to safety procedures, and maintain safe working conditions within maintenance facilities.

Vendor and Contractor Management:

• Manage relationships with OEM dealers, suppliers, and contractors to ensure service quality and timely procurement of parts and services.

Inventory and Spare Parts Management:

• Oversee procurement, storage, and control of critical spare parts and consumables.
• Implement inventory controls to reduce costs and avoid downtime.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Monitor key performance indicators and advise on equipment replacement and major repairs.
• Qualifications and Experience Required Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Plant Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in heavy equipment maintenance, preferably in mining, earthmoving, or heavy-duty construction industries.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven hands-on experience supervising mechanics, artisans, and technicians.
• Practical expertise with CAT and BELL equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, braking systems, electrical systems, and diagnostics.
• Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and breakdown management.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, spare parts inventories, and contractor performance.
• Knowledge of OEM maintenance standards and mining industry health and safety requirements.

How to Apply for Maintenance Manager Jobs in Solwezi If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to Momentum Mining Services Limited’s continued success, please submit your CV along with copies of your qualifications, including your Grade 12 Certificate, to [email protected].

Use the email subject line:

• Maintenance Manager-Momentum Mining.

Additional Information Location:

Solwezi, NorthWestern Province, Zambia Employment Type:

Full Time Job Category:

• Engineering & Construction