Employment Opportunities in a Mineral Exploration Services Company

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CA Global - Our client is currently seeking an experienced individual to join their team in West Africa. Hence we are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Port / Mining / Fixed Plant / Mobile Plant) Location: West Africa Job Description

• Are you a qualified Mechanical Fitter with experience in mobile equipment and fixed plant used in port operations for the mining industry in Africa? This could be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs to mobile equipment and fixed plant.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure highest possible availability.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and legal standards are adhered to.
• Mentor and train subordinates.

Requirements Qualification and Skill:

• Trade tested Fitter or relevant technical qualification relating to port operations.
• 5 years minimum experience in mobile and fixed plant maintenance within the mining industry, with at least 4 years in port operations.
• Computer literate on MS Office and SAP.
• Knowledge of safety practices for cranes and lifting equipment.
• Experience mentoring and training subordinates of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Contractual Information:

• Single status rotational position.
• 2 year contract.

Job Title: Maintenance Planner (Process Plant / Fixed Plant / Copper / CMMS) Location: West Africa Job Description

• Are you an experienced Maintenance Planner with a background in processing plants used in a copper mining environment? This could be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• The main function of this role is to provide maintenance planning for the fixed plant on site including the planning of structured shutdowns.
• Improve equipment availability.
• Implement training programs for initial training and progression training of maintenance planning team.
• Ensure spare parts and resource availability.
• Developing planning and scheduling procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of suitable maintenance standards and practices.
• Mentoring and training of subordinates.

Requirements

• Mechanical Trade Test, Diploma or Degree.
• 10 years experience in maintenance planning for fixed plant within the mining industry.
• 4 years experience in copper mining environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Computer literate.
• Previous experience as an expatriate in Africa.
• Experience mentoring and training subordinates of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience planning structured shutdowns.
• CMMS experience.

Contractual Information:

• FIFO rotation.
• Single status contract.

   Job Title: Heavy Duty Mechanic (RC Drilling / Diamond Drilling / Hydraulics / Mining) - West Africa Location:  West Africa, Job Description

• Are you qualified Drill Mechanic with experience on exploration drill rigs used in RC and diamond drilling? This could be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, servicing, repairs and breakdowns on drills on site.
• Conduct regular technical analytical inspections.
• Submit Job Cards and analytical inspection reports timeously.
• Proactively train subordinates.

Requirements: Qualification(s) and Skill(s):

• Diesel Mechanic Trade Test or similar qualification.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience on drills used in RC and Diamond exploration drilling.
• Well-versed in hydraulics.
• Previous experience as an expatriate in Africa essential.
• Experience mentoring and training culturally diverse teams essential.

Contractual Information:

• FIFO position.
• 6 month renewable contract.

Job Title: Exploration Drilling Operations Manager (RC Drilling / Diamond Drilling / Hydraulics / Mining) Location: West Africa Job Description

• Are you an experienced Exploration Drilling Operations Manager with both RC and Diamond Drill experience? Our client, a successful mineral exploration services company is seeking an experienced individual to lead their team on site in West Africa!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily running of the project to ensure client satisfaction through all targets being met in scope of service delivery.
• Management of drilling team.
• Ensuring compliance with all Company, Client and Legislative requirements.
• Monitoring consumable usage.
• Liaising with supply and maintenance departments.
• Technical support for the drilling operation.
• Mentoring and training of subordinates
• Ensuring rig and equipment availability and utilisation targets are maintained.
• Cost control and budgeting.
• Complete reports and performance summaries in an accurate and timely manner.

Requirements Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant qualification.
• French communication skills advantageous.
• Proficient in all core sizes.
• Proficient in RC and diamond drilling methods.
• Highly developed troubleshooting ability in relation to drilling requirements.
• Technical expertise in the above drilling methods.
• Previous experience working as an expatriate in Africa essential.
• Working knowledge of drill fluids, their properties and various applications.

Contractual Information:

• FIFO position.
• 6 month renewable contract.

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