Maintenance Foreman – Kabundi Resources Limited

Job Description

Kabundi Resources Limited (KRL), invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons who are innovative, energetic and performance driven to fill the position of a 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡. The duty station for this position is 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗲, 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 of Zambia.

Applications 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗟𝗘, together with copies of certificates and detailed curriculum vitae should be addressed to:

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿
𝗞𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱

and forwarded to jobs@krl.com.zm

The application must be submitted no later than August 25, 2024
Please refer to the job description below for detailed information about the position.

𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗟𝗘 : 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻
𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 : 𝗞𝗥𝗟𝟬𝟯
𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 : 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘
Maintenance Foreman to lead our maintenance team and ensure the reliable operation of our mining equipment and infrastructure. The successful candidate will have a strong background in maintenance management, be familiar with mining industry regulations, and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒
1. Lead and supervise a team of artisans and maintenance assistants.
2. Develop and implement maintenance schedules and plans.
3. Conduct regular inspections of equipment and infrastructure to identify maintenance needs.
4. Coordinate and execute maintenance tasks, including repairs and replacements.
5. Prepare for spare parts, tools and maintenance consumables such as oils
6. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
7. Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.
8. Train and mentor team members to improve skills and knowledge.
9. Analyze and report on maintenance performance metrics.

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦
a) Reports to:
Mine manager
b) Other Jobs Reporting to (a) above
None
c)Number and level of immediate subordinates:
Equipment Operators, Artisans and Maintenance Assistants

𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟/𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦/𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘
a) Professional Qualifications :

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma/Advance Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics or equivalent
• A Technician’s Certificate in Plant Fitting will be an added advantage.
• Paid up Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
• Silicosis Certificate
• Must be physically fit and with necessary dexterity to work with tools.
• Reliable / independent
• Effective written and verbal skills
• Team building skills / consensus builder.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

b) 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:

• At least 3 years of experience in a maintenance environment of which 1 year should have been a supervisory position

c) 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

• Leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff.
• Good report writing skills.
• Computer literate

d) 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀)

• Attentiveness
• Analytical skills
• People Management