Fleet Manager, Mining and Metals Cowan International - Africa
Job Code: 7218
Mining and Metals
Africa
Cowan International is recruiting a Fleet Manager for a global leader in mining, public works, equipment distribution, recycling and energy production for mining operations in Africa.
Opportunity in Mining and Metals
Reporting to the Site Manager, the Fleet Manager is ultimately responsible for the maintenance of the mobile mining fleet and its staff. Ensuring proper maintenance is carried out and keeping equipment availability at a high level are top priorities.
Fleet Manager Role, Mining and Metals
- Responsible for the maintenance of a substantial mobile fleet consisting of, but not limited to, Komatsu equipment.
- Ensure that implemented maintenance programs are being followed according to company policy in order to foster reliability, availability and safety.
- Oversee supervisors and their respective teams.
- Liaise with client representatives.
- Plan and schedule maintenance programs.
- Supervise, mentor and train direct reports.
- Manage budgets and reports.
- Implement strict maintenance practices to ensure the highest possible level of health and safety.
- Ensure the assembly of the machines specified in the mission description.
- Have a hands-on approach: be present on the assembly ground and participate in the tasks.
- Communicate with and provide daily reports to the Site Manager.
- Communication with customers.
- Ensure completion of administrative tasks before putting the machine into production (assembly report, service report, VHMS download and registration, PM clinics and any other necessary set up or documentation). Transfer all the documents to the Project Manager.
- Assist team members with administrative tasks such as visas, induction etc.
Desired Skills & Experience
Fleet Manager Experience and Skill Set Requirements, Mining and Metals
- Tertiary heavy equipment maintenance qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with surface mobile mining equipment.
- Strong management and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Komatsu equipment an asset.
- Proven budgetary skills, cost control and effective reporting skills.
- Experience working in the developing world an asset.
- Experience in assemblies of big shovels and electrical dump trucks.
- Good reading and interpretation of electric, hydraulics and assembly drawings.
- QHSE oriented.
- Bilingual English and French an asset.
Company Description
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
This excellent rotation FIFO opportunity for an exemplary mining contractor offers a competitive salary and long-term employment potential.
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Fleet Manager, Mining and Metals Cowan International - Africa
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