Mechanical Supervisor Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia

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