Specialist, HME Maintenance Opportunity at GGM
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Specialist, HME Maintenance Opportunity at GGM
Specialist, HME Maintenance Opportunity at GGM
ABOUT GEITA GOLD MINING LTD
Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML) is Tanzania’s leading gold producer with a single operation in Geita Region. The company is a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, an international gold producer headquartered in Denver, USA. AGA has operations in more than ten countries across four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of Northwestern Tanzania, only about 120 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its main office and operations in Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and a supporting office in Dar es Salaam. Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:
Position: Specialist – HME Maintenance
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract
Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Superintendent 2 – HME Field Services.
Number of Positions: One(01)
GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To provide expert diagnostic, maintenance and repair expert input to the execution of maintenance for the TEREX (RH170, RH40)/CAT6040 and CAT mining fleets. This is to ensure that the equipment is available, reliable and safe to operate also requires effective transfer of skills and knowledge to junior national mechanics following the set development plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Full Technician Certificate (FTC)/ Diploma in Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering.
Relevant Trade test Qualifications.
Must possess valid Tanzanian Driving license.
EXPERIENCE:
- A qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Auto Electrical experience.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Heavy mining equipment’s maintenance repair with at least 5 years working in international/ multi-national organizations.
- Extensive experience with the maintenance of TEREX and CATERPILLAR mining equipment.
- Demonstrable experience as trainer/coach.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To ensure effective transfer of skills and knowledge to junior national mechanics following the set development plans.
Support workforce to work safely by identifying and managing workplace hazards associated with the work being performed. - Provide expert advice to maintenance supervisors and trades personnel engaged in the maintenance of the mining fleets as directed by the superintendents.
- Development of scope of work for major works associated with the mining fleet.
- Ensure work is performed to the OEM’s requirements and that best fitment and installation practices are adhered to and imparted to the workforce.
- Monitor maintenance skill levels, providing necessary on the job training where necessary.
- Maintain a register of training for maintainers and to ensure the workforce can work without supervision.
- Continually check all work in progress monitoring quality.
- Write repair reports with photos on each major failure and document repairs of same.
- Support the team to comply with the work schedule while attending to emerging work efficiently and to ensure availability and reliability of equipment is optimized.
- Assist the teams to develop work packages and procedures for all work performed so that accurate work packages are established for future work.
- Work with the planners to ensure spares and materials are optimized under the VMI contract with MANTRAC.
- Help identify work to be raised through the maintenance system into each equipment’s backlog for coming services.
- Be part of an on-call roster which ensures experts are available for advice to remediate breakdowns and equipment reliability issues.
- Participate in internal audits and over-inspections to ensure adherence and compliance to asset management plans/strategy.
- Manage and update the HME maintenance standard and SOP.
- Monitor the stock levels of critical spares and supplies.
- Monitor all HME to support day-to-day Open pit & underground mining activities.
- Monitor (assess, record, feedback) equipment performance to ensure continuous improvement.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess Strong Computer skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to read and write to maintain daily logs.
- Must be able to use approved work methods to solve problems.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Please apply by clicking APPLY NOW button below.
On the portal you will be required to upload your detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, e- mail and telephone contacts, names, and addresses of three referees. Please do not attach certificates that are not related to the qualifications stated above.
You will also be required to upload a cover / application letter addressed to “Senior Manager Human Resources”, Geita Gold Mining Ltd”. Subject should be “Specialist – HME Maintenance.’’
If you struggle to apply via the link provided, please head over to our website https://www.geitamine.com/en/people/ for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for jobs on our recruitment portal (SuccessFactors).
You will be required to present original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
Internal Applicants (those currently employed by AngloGold Ashanti) must have their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or Manager once Removed (MoR).
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications should reach the above on or before 11th April 2025 at 5:30 PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.