MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT



Job Details:
Applications Close: 03/08/2011
Date Posted: 06/07/2011
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: Professional
Occupation: Open Cut - Other
Location: International
Company Information:
Macmahon is a leading mining contracting and civil construction company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Operating for more than 48 years, Macmahon has grown to become an ASX/S&P 200 company, employing more than 3,000 people across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Africa.
Description:
Macmahon is now looking for an experienced Mobile Plant Maintenance Superintendent to join our operations in Nigeria. Within our International open cut mining business unit, we operate a limestone and cement extraction quarry for our local client with particular focus on providing Drill & Blast, Load & Haul, Processing & Materials Handling and Maintenance Support services.
Description:
Based in Calabar, Nigeria and reporting to the Project Manager your responsibilities will include:

  • Responsible for the maintenance of open cut mining mobile plant and equipment;
  • Delivery of site plant maintenance as required achieving a high quality result, on schedule and within cost;
  • Manage compliance to safe work practices within workshops;
  • Responsible for the management of workshop and maintenance staff;
  • Support, coach and direct onsite Maintenance Supervisors staff;
  • Support site component rebuilds and equipment refurbishment;
  • Ensure compliance to company standards and policy; and
  • Strive for continuous improvement.

To undertake this role successfully it is essential you have suitable trade qualifications accompanied with significant maintenance supervisory experience. Trade qualifications should be combined with further education beyond trade certificate. Additionally you should have:

  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills;
  • Commercial acumen;
  • Knowledge within maintenance management, supplier management and strategy execution;
  • Previous experience along with knowledge of open cut mobile mining equipment including Caterpillar, Komatsu and Liebherr;
  • Complete understanding of diesel engine construction, maintenance and operation;
  • Experienced in skills transfer and team development in a cross cultural environment;
  • Supervision of National workforces with previous West African experience an advantage.

Terms and conditions of the assignment will include:

  • 8 week on and 2 week off rotation from point of hire;
  • Tax free assignment allowance;
  • Accommodation and meals;
  • Expatriate medical insurance.

An attractive remuneration package which acknowledges your experience will be offered to the successful candidate.
Please send your expression of interest to [email protected] if you meet the above requirements! Only the candidates meeting the requirements will be shortlisted and contacted.


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