Senior Maintenance Planning Supervisor - Ancillary Zambia

Lumwana Mining Company is wholly owned by Barrick Gold Corporation and operates one of the largest new copper mines to be developed globally over the last decade. The mine requires a self-motivated Senior Maintenance Planning Supervisor for the Ancillary Equipment section to provide an efficient and effective Maintenance Planning function to the relevant Maintenance Service section.

Responsibilities will include:

• Compliance with OH&S practices and procedures as outlined in company Health & Safety policies and standards
• Assign, coordinate and manage resources for completion of shutdown/overhaul and weekly maintenance, minor capital projects and plant support service.
• Prepare and provide Long Term Forecasts identifying the Manpower, Component and Parts requirement.
• Create, develop and manage weekly, Equipment Overhaul and Shutdown Plans and assist with the scheduling using MS Project 2007/10
• Manage work priorities for the Planning section and activities taken are in accordance with business needs
• Ensure all Planned Maintenance (PM) activities are fully specified and recorded in CMMS
• Manage and ensure that the Data entered into Pronto from maintenance sections is accurate to maintain data integrity.
• Update and Maintain PM Tasks, Service Specifications and the uploading of Standard Job Procedures
• Mentor and coach fellow team members
• Active involvement in training and transfer of knowledge and skills to the national workforce as in line with Succession Planning
• Prepare weekly and monthly Maintenance Department reports on section activities.

Skills & Abilities

The successful applicant must have the following qualifications/skills:

• 10 years’ experience in planning and scheduling
• 5 years in a planning Supervisory position preferably with an ancillary focus.
• A recognised mechanical or electrical technical certificate / diploma
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Mobile Maintenance Management and Practices
• Experience in the use of a recognized CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) preferably PRONTO
• Demonstrated good record and Time keeping skills
• Advanced Computer knowledge in the MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Project

This position offers a competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience. The position is fly in/fly out / residential. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include swimming pool, tennis court, squash court and gymnasium.

Build your career at this exciting project while gaining overseas work experience and personal growth

Zambian nationals who meet qualification requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply

Senior Maintenance Planning Supervisor - Ancillary

Zambia