Mining Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor – Lead & Optimize

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for operations in Upington, Northern Cape. The role leads a team of technicians, plans preventive maintenance, and ensures repairs across mining equipment are performed to high safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy equipment upkeep with supervisory experience, strong diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems knowledge, and a hands-on leadership approach. A valid driver's license is required.

Formación

• 5+ years in heavy equipment maintenance, with supervisory experience.
• Experience in mining, construction, or heavy industries.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Hands-on, safety-focused leader.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and lead a team of heavy equipment mechanics and technicians.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for all heavy machinery.
• Oversee the diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on mining equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement processes for maintenance supplies.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and prepare reports on equipment performance and repair costs.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff, fostering skill development.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for maintenance operations in Upington.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics & repair

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Educación

Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Technology or related

Herramientas

Diagnostic tools

Maintenance software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for operations in Upington, Northern Cape. The role leads a team of technicians, plans preventive maintenance, and ensures repairs across mining equipment are performed to high safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy equipment upkeep with supervisory experience, strong diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems knowledge, and a hands-on leadership approach. A valid driver's license is required.