Mechanical Superintendent

JOB PURPOSE

The Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all mechanical maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and facilities. The role leads mechanical maintenance teams, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supports shutdowns and projects, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, performance and environmental standards.A key focus of the position is to establish and build from the ground up, the mechanical maintenance team, systems, and processes to support commissioning, start-up, and transition into steady-state operations. The role drives equipment reliability through effective maintenance strategies, quality work management, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high levels of plant availability and operational performance.

MAIN TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

Supervise and coordinate daily mechanical maintenance activities.

Ensure timely execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

Monitor equipment performance and reliability to minimize downtime.

Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve asset availability and lifecycle.

Review and approve maintenance work orders, job plans, and schedules.

LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT

Lead, coach, and develop mechanical technicians, supervisors, and contractors.

Conduct performance evaluations and identify training requirements.

Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Ensure adequate manpower planning and resource allocation.

Ensure ERP system is fully organized within the execution teams.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems.

Conduct risk assessments and participate in incident investigations.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and company standards.

Promote safe work practices and achieve zero-harm objectives.

RELIABILITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Analyze equipment failures and implement root cause corrective actions.

Monitor maintenance KPIs including downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance costs.

Support reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives.

Identify and implement opportunities for maintenance optimization.

Support development of asset management strategies to maximize equipment lifecycle and return on investment.

Maintain equipment criticality assessments and asset registers.

SHUTDOWNS & PROJECTS

Plan and execute plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and major overhauls.

Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, and contractors.

Support capital projects, equipment installations, and commissioning activities.

Ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule requirements.

BUDGET & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Prepare and manage maintenance budgets.

Monitor spare parts inventory and optimize stock levels.

Control maintenance expenditures while maintaining equipment reliability.

Assist with procurement of mechanical equipment and services.

Manage and evaluate contractor performance.

Ensure contractor compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Review contractor scopes of work and service agreements along with other MMC teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Master s in mechanical engineering or in a related field is an advantage

Experience:

15+ years of related multidiscipline and management experience within a Concentrator Plant/related process plant with similar type of equipment

8+ years of experience as a maintenance superintendent in the mining/processing industry or related.

Proven track record of successfully managing maintenance in large-scale processing operations

Certifications: Candidates holding or pursuing any of the following certifications will have an added advantage:

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Practitioner (CMRP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Six-sigma (BB)

Technical Skills:

Maintenance Experience in Crushers, SAG-Ball-HIG Mills, Floatation Equipment, conveying equipment, De-watering equipment are mandatory

Should have knowledge on maintenance strategies, CMMS/ERP systems, Reliability and Performance Management

Soft Skills:

Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.

Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

High ethical standards and commercial integrity.

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Strong decision-making and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure