Equipment & Maintenance Manager (Contract Mining / Open Pit / Gold) West Africa

Reference No. CDT001

Reference Number: CDT 002

Job Description:

Our client, a leading international engineering and contract mining group, is seeking an experienced Equipment & Maintenance Manager for its open pit gold mining operations in Côte d’Ivoire. The Equipment & Maintenance Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing all activities related to mining equipment performance, availability, ensuring the efficient operation of workshops, technical support services, resource allocation, maintenance processes, documentation control, and cost management. The incumbent will ensure high equipment reliability, maximize fleet utilization, and contribute to operational productivity, safety, and profitability through effective maintenance and asset management practices.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Higher Education in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mining equipment management, maintenance, and fleet operations, preferably in open-pit mining environments;
• Proven experience in workshop management, preventive and corrective maintenance, and mobile equipment fleet management;
• Strong knowledge of heavy mining equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, asset management, and maintenance planning;
• Experience in managing technical teams, contractors, and equipment service providers;
• Ability to monitor and optimize key maintenance performance indicators, including equipment availability, utilization, reliability, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance costs
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and maintenance management systems;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and French (preferred);
• Strong leadership and people management skills;
• High level of accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail;
• Proactive mindset with strong initiative and continuous improvement orientation;
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental, and operational excellence standards;
• Experience working in multicultural and remote mining environments is an advantage. Experience working in multicultural and remote mining environments is an advantage;
• Experience in contract mining operations and client-facing environments is an advantage.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Employment Contract with Mota-Engil Côte d’Ivoire Mining for 6 months period (renewable according to employee’s performance and according to Ivory Coast Labor Law);
• Individual accommodation on site (cleaning and laundry services included);
• Food provided by the Company in a canteen, 3 meals/day, 7 days/weeks, consisting of breakfast, lunch and dinner;
• Travels to be fully covered by the company in economy class from/to home country;
• Transport (work-related travels are guaranteed by the Company); 
• Laptop + Cell phone with plafond according to the position;
• Mining Roster in force: 6 weeks IN (without day off) / 2 weeks OUT;
• AXA International Health Insurance;
• Accident Insurance;
• Terrorism Insurance.

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Chalden du Toit

chadutoit@camining.com

Senior Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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