Maintenance Supervisor - Navachab

Bamboo Rock Drilling Namibia (PTY) LTD

About the role

About the role:The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, overseeing and coordinating the safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance, repair, and installation tasks for equipment, facilities and vehicles. This role manages the maintenance team and equipment, monitors progress, and resolves technical issues to plan and specification.Responsibilities • Planning – creating and implementing maintenance schedules, including preventative maintenance programmes and generating work orders for repairs. • Equipment maintenance – oversee the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and machinery • Work order management – Respond to maintenance requests, prioritize workloads and ensure that tasks are completed in a timely and safe manner. • Problem solving – troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime. • Technical expertise – apply extensive knowledge of methods, equipment and tools to ensure that the maintenance schedule is followed efficiently and correctly. • Continuous improvement – monitor ongoing processes to identify and implement strategies for improving maintenance efficiency and reduce equipment downtime. • Ensure critical spares are always available. • Provide input for the establishment of the maintenance budget. • Cost control – closely monitor maintenance costs and material usage, ensuring proper justification for any major cost overruns. • Resource management – ensure the economic consumption and safe utilization of materials and equipment. Order new supplies and return surplus materials to stores. • Cost monitoring – manage and control project expenses to minimize overall maintenance costs. • Team leadership – set individual goals, motivate and develop staff, and provide formal and informal feedback to maximize team performance. • Coordination – coordinate daily activities and communicate clearly with the maintenance crew and third- party service providers, when applicable. • Training and development - ensure that subordinates are provided with training for upliftment and continuous improvement. • Evaluation – conduct regular job evaluations and identify training needs when deficiencies are identified. • Discipline – ensure that all reporting staff comply with company disciplinary procedures and policies. • Institute disciplinary action when required. • Maintenance reports – prepare maintenance reports as required by company procedures. • Daily reports – accurately prepare and submit daily progress reports, including equipment undergoing repairs. • Submit timely Planned Maintenance schedules and provide anticipated downtimes. • Sub-contracted repairs – Maintain accurate records of all equipment sent out for repairs and expedite progress with the sub-contractor. • Data collection – coordinate the collection of all maintenance data and ensure its accuracy and quality for analysis and future reference. • Maintenance – ensure that equipment is serviced and maintained in accordance with the maintenance schedule. • Breakdowns - identify, report, and escalate equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to the Project Manager. • Ensure equipment is kept in safe working order and downtime is minimized. • Safety compliance - Enforce compliance with company policies, mine regulations, and health, safety, and environmental legislation. • Site safety - maintain strict oversight of site safety, including crew, equipment, and operational environment. • Housekeeping - uphold high housekeeping standards across all drilling and workshop • areas. • Leadership - lead by example in a safety culture, actively participating in toolbox talks, drills, incident reporting, and training sessions. • Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to prevent incidents **Special Requirements:** • Problem Solving • Coaching & Mentorship • Technical Proficiency • Mechanical Aptitude • Reporting & Documentation • Safety Management • Attention to Detail • Teamwork • Communication • Delegation and Task Management • Accountability • Resilience & Adaptability • Integrity • Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged applicants **Company Contact:** Address: Otjiwarongo Otjiwarongo. Namibia, OD, Namibia Phone: 0812366292 Website: http://https://www.bamboorockdrilling.com/

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Trade test certificate plus post school leaving technical qualification in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven track record of minimizing equipment down time and safety targets in remote or field-based environments.
• Experience in compiling and monitoring preventive maintenance schedules.
• Skilled in using computer software for record keeping
• Valid Code of Conduct

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