Mechanical Supervisor

Purpose of the role:

To oversee maintenance of heavy mining equipment and machinery at a client’s facility and working closely with a team of other technicians to ensure that all equipment is maintained efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Reports to: Mechanical Coordinator

Branch: Kalumbila

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Supervisor will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Overseeing the maintenance of heavy mining equipment and machinery at the customers site of operations.

• Leading a team of technicians to ensure that all equipment is maintained efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

• Delegate daily jobs to subordinates.

• Reviewing SOPs to ensure that equipment is maintained to the required standards.

• Coordinating with logistics and internal parts teams to ensure that all necessary parts and materials are available when needed.

• Monitoring and maintaining inventory of parts and supplies.

• Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and quality standards.

• Scheduling and coordinating machinery for routine preventive maintenance.

• Ensure daily reports are completed and submitted to the coordinator.

•  Ensure all queries are quickly and effectively resolved to improve on customer satisfaction.

•  Conduct coaching and mentoring on team members.

• Ensure training needs of subordinates identified and submitted to relevant sections.

• Ensure Health and Safety standards, Regulations and Procedures are adhered to at all times.

•  Participate in safety meetings.

•   Work hand in hand with the Safety coordinator to ensure all incidents on the Project are reported, remedial measures enforced, and appropriate safety training conducted.

• Ensure employees wear correct PPE at all times and ensure they adhere to the policy.

• Qualifications & Experience

  • Grade 12 Certificate

  • Minimum of an Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair

  • Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair/Mechanical engineering from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

  • Minimum experience of 5 years in heavy equipment machinery in a mining environment.

  • Must have a background in assembly and High Voltage Systems

  •  Knowledge of heavy machinery and equipment maintenance is mandatory.

  •  Valid driver’s license.

  • Practicing Member of EIZ

  Job Specific Competencies

  •  Knowledge of Safety Standards

  •   Knowledge of the use of parts and service manuals

  •  Fundamentals of Electricity Knowledge

  •  Fundamentals Hydraulics Knowledge

  • Excellent people Management Skills and team Building

  • Good communication skills with supervisory experience

  •  Problem Solving and analytical skills.

  •  Cost Awareness

  •   Ability to work well under pressure.

  Duration: One (1) Year Contract

  If you meet the requirements for this job, email your detailed C.V, certified copies of certificates and cover letter scanned in a single document to recruitment-hcmz@hcmaf.com or send your application to:

  The Human Resource Manager,

  Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia, Co. Ltd.

  KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M

  P.O. Box 30182,

  Lusaka.

  The closing date for applicants is Tuesday 2nd April 2024 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.