The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations of the processing plant, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety of equipment and machinery. The role involves managing a team of maintenance technicians, coordinating preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The Maintenance Specialist will also play a key role in managing resources, budgeting, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant operations.
The Company – about Endeavour
Endeavour is a leading global gold producer and the largest in West Africa with two mines in Côte d’Ivoire (Ity and Lafigué), two mines in Burkina Faso (Hounde and Mana) and the Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal. The company has one of the most exciting organic growth track records and pipeline, with a strong portfolio of development exploration assets on the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa. Endeavour is committed to principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and control the fixed maintenance activities to ensure efficiency throughout ;
- Manage the human resources, facilities, and operational resources of fixed maintenance department ;
- Execute maintenance plans in safe, environmentally compliant and cost effective ;
- Lead and manage plant maintenance team responsible for executing maintenance plans ;
- Execute operational maintenance activities based on equipment maintenance strategies ;
- Oversee maintenance activities such as preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, maintenance tools, training and employee rotation ;
- Direct supervision and QA/QC for maintenance tasks and backlog completion ;
- Develop and implement best practices, processes, policies, and systems within mobile maintenance that align with organization’s goals and maximize operational efficiencies ;
- Liaise with plant operations and other sections to ensure equipment downtimes are coordinated effectively in such a way to achieve the company’s production targets ;
- Control operating costs and manage budget ;
- Set priorities, performance targets and measures, monitor and manage overall performance of direct supervising staff ;
- Provide safety leadership in mobile maintenance activities: conduct safety meetings, safety inspections and hazard recognition taking actions to prevent injuries or loss to production ;
- Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental and Social Responsibility practices ;
- Ensure every person within the team is fit for work ;
- Ensure that agreed procedures, safeguards and controls are applied and used ;
- Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures ;
- Ensure hazard management plans are observed ;
- Keep statutory and internal reporting as required.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Key Requirements
- Diploma in Mechanical engineering or equivalent experience/training.
- Relevant technical qualifications related to reliability standards.
- At least 10 years of technical experience in plant maintenance at senior supervisor and senior planner level.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role or higher level.
- Experience with the use of ERP/CMMS equipment maintenance functionality.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling tools.
- Knowledge of components failure analysis.
- Experience in predictive maintenance / condition monitoring: SOS oil sampling and analysis.
- Strong technical knowledge in gold production plant equipment.
- Previous experience in Africa is an advantage.
- Written and spoken English. French would be an asset.