Senior Mechanical Engineer

“Maintain with pride, keep production on the ride.”

Mechanical Maintenance Foreman/Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance, with at least 3 years hands-on in cement, paper, chemical, or mineral processing plants
• Proven expertise in crushers, ball mills, heavy-duty slurry pumps, and other large industrial equipment
• Knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, welding, fabrication, machining, and equipment alignment
• Supervisory experience in leading maintenance teams
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
• Fluent English; Swahili is an advantage (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to work in remote locations and adapt to extended working hours

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and train local mechanical technicians
• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment, including crushers, ball mills, slurry pumps, agitators, blowers, boilers, elution columns, dosing pumps, generators, and compressors
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective measures
• Maintain spare parts inventory and prepare technical reports
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and promote a strong safety culture