Base Titanium Limited,
the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company, Base Resources Limited, is
developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project about 50km
south of Mombasa.
Production is
scheduled to start during the second half of 2013.
Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people.
Kwale is the first
large mining development in Kenya since 1911 and represents an exciting
opportunity for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful
development of the project.
Individuals with
strong HD Mechanical experience on surface mining/heavy earthmoving equipment
are encouraged to apply.
Maintenance Supervisor - Mobile Equipment:
Ref: (HROPI3)
Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent your duties will include:
- Coordination
of all daily and weekly mobile maintenance activities in a safe and
efficient manner.
- Implementation
of best practice maintenance procedures.
- Drive
maintenance strategies and plans across all fleet.
- Ensure
full statutory and safety compliance of all maintenance activities
- Supervision
and mentoring a team of trades based maintenance personnel.
- Control
of workshop costs and budgeting
- Showing
good leadership by supporting the team with your wealth of heavy duty
mechanical knowledge.
- Support
the Maintenance Superintendent in the daily duties.
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a
minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in Kenya or East Africa working with
heavy duty mobile mining/earthmoving equipment.
You must also possess:
- A hard
working “can-do” attitude.
- Trade
qualification (mechanical).
- Excellent
communication and leadership skills.
- Strong
proficiency with Computerised Maintenance systems (Pronto Desirable) and
Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience
in maintenance of primary Caterpillar mobile fleet including Dozers,
Graders, excavators and articulated trucks.
- Direct
experience in employee skills development
- Solid
interpersonal skills with ability to lead teams and influence others.
- Auto
Electrical experience &/or qualification highly regarded.
Eligible applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae with a cover
letter, copy of Identity Card, copies of qualifications and three traceable
references for the attention of the Human Resources Manager, clearly marked
“Application for Maintenance Supervisor - Mobile Equipment including the
reference number to: ‘ Email: recruitment@basetitanium.com
Applications must be received on or before 27th December 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.