General Census of Population and Housing planned over the last few years has been an integral part of the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics in Mauritania. The government priorities creating tools for monitoring policies aimed at reducing poverty and monitoring progress towards achieving infrastructure growth.
Reference Number: 425-2410LH
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent from the mining sector with a background in process plant installations to join their team on site in West Africa.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying and assessing maintenance risks and requirements at the plant.
- Specifying the required work to ensure compliance with OEM and operational standards.
- Risk mitigation through the implementation of planning and compliance management.
- Serve as Technical Expert to guide the management team in achieving compliance.
- Mentoring and coaching of local nationals and other team members.
- Preparation of training material in line with OEM recommendations and company standards.
- Trouble shooting and problem solving utilizing engineering expertise.
- Accident and incident investigation, documentation and reporting within the required timeframes.
- Effective team management to ensure operational requirements and KPI’s are met.
- Continuous process improvement initiatives.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized tertiary institute.
- 10 years previous experience in electrical roles within processing plant and powerhouse operations in the mining sector, with at least 5 years’ experience in leadership position.
- Well-versed in VSD, HV/LV, Process Plant installations and improvement initiatives.
- Previous experience with Schneider equipment and software.
- Financial management experience.
- Computer literate in MS Office and Projects.
- Strong focus on health and safety standards and compliance.
- Experience providing mentoring and training to multi-cultural teams as an expatriate in Africa.
- Females encourage to apply in line with diversification targets.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- FIFO roster.
- Long term contract.
If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to llaas@camining.com.
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Leanne Laas
Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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| Job Category | Mining |
Reference Number: CV90
Job Description:
Our multinational mining client has an opportunity for an expat Electrical Coordinator for one of their operations in West Africa. The key purpose of the role is to take responsibility for optimal plant Electrical availability and reliability within the processing department with a key focus on maintenance. This role reports directly into the Process Maintenance Superintendent
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Electrical Maintenance Team effectively.
- Develop and implement maintenance systems and standards.
- Efficiently allocate resources and schedule maintenance activities.
- Ensure proper execution of maintenance work and compliance.
- Monitor and manage financial aspects, including cost control.
- Promote and ensure compliance with internal policies and quality standards.
- Foster staff development and provide training and mentoring.
- Prioritize safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements: Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with industry training.
- 10+ years in maintenance, including 5+ years in leadership.
- Proficiency in computerized maintenance systems, HV systems, PLC, and Scada programming (preferably Citec). Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective planning in a mining context, excellent verbal and written communication, including stakeholder presentations.
- Preferably experienced in the African mining sector, proficient with Microsoft Excel & Word, adept at multitasking, strong ethics, mentoring abilities, and solution-oriented thinking.
- French language skills desired but not mandatory.
Benefits and contractual information:
- FIFO expat role with roster of 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off
- Competitive USD net salary package
Please visit www.camining.com or www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.
Christo van der Ham
Senior Recruitment Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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| Job Category | Mining |
Reference Number: CV91
Job Description:
Our multinational mining client has an opportunity for an expat Mechanical Coordinator for one of their operations in West Africa. The key purpose of the role is to take responsibility for surface engineering and maintenance programs of the site to optimize the safety and performance of all fixed plant to achieve optimal operational and production goals while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The incumbent will also develop, coach and train a team of national maintenance technicians to ensure that all aspects of the surface fixed equipment is running as efficiently as possible by providing daily supervision of staff and training on all technical areas of the plant. This role reports directly into the Maintenance Superintendent.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a group of mechanical maintenance personnel for quality and safe work.
- Ensure direct reports understand their responsibilities and have necessary resources.
- Establish strong relationships with interdepartmental peers for effective collaboration.
- Execute maintenance plans cost-effectively, optimizing resource use.
- Ensure safety standards are met through weekly meetings and visible leadership.
- Reinforce the health and safety program for employee well-being.
- Monitor equipment status and use the CMMS system accurately.
- Ensure job performance aligns with plans, meets daily maintenance targets, and complies with safety regulations.
Requirements: Qualification and Experience
- Minimum Diploma, Certificate IV, or Mechanical Trade qualification.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical field associated with fixed plant maintenance.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience with a variety of equipment, including pumps, valves, crushers, mills, vibrating screens, and conveyors, as well as pipe fitting.
- Solid understanding of maintenance planning and execution.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, build relationships, organize, direct, supervise, and provide training and mentoring.
Benefits and contractual information:
- FIFO expat role with roster of 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off
- Competitive USD net salary package
Please visit www.camining.com or www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.
Christo van der Ham
Senior Recruitment Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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| Job Category | Mining |
Reference Number: 398-30061LH
Job Description:
Our client is in need of a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in crushers, mills, pumps, pipes and conveyors within the mining sector to join their team on site in West Africa.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and coaching local nationals to carry out engineering and maintenance activities in line with OEM standards and industry best practice.
- Implementing and overseeing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Problem solving, trouble shooting and advising on technical improvements.
- Ensuring plant production KPI’s are achieved through optimal maintenance and minimising downtime.
- Risk identification and mitigation.
- Compiling training material in line with OEM recommendations.
- Recording, reporting and investigating of incidents and events.
- Budgeting and cost control.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Accredited University Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10 years previous experience as a Plant Mechanical Engineer within the mining sector, with 3 years at a senior level.
- Experience on crushers, mills, pumps, pipes and conveyors.
- Budgeting and cost control experience.
- Computer literate in MS Office, MS Projects and CMMS.
- Experience working in multi-cultural, diverse teams.
- Previous expatriate experience in West Africa preferred.
- In line with the company’s diversification initiatives, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Long term contract (subject to work permit renewal).
- FIFO roster.
If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to llaas@camining.com.
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Leanne Laas
Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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| Job Category | Mining |
Reference Number: 395-3006LH
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor with extensive Boilermaking and Pipe Fitting experience within mining processing plant and related facilities to join the team at their mine site in West Africa.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing boilermaking and pipe fitting engineering maintenance activities within the processing plant and related facilities with a strong focus on the training and mentoring of local nationals within the team.
- Ensuring sufficient training is carried out for plant and production KPI’s and maintenance compliance requirements to be met.
- Identification and assessment of maintenance issues in the plant.
- Risk mitigation and management.
- Providing technical support to management to ensure compliance with processes and procedures.
- Ensure training is provided in line with OEM standards and recommendations.
- Ensuring health and safety standards and policies are adhered to.
- Incident and accident reporting and investigation.
- Continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Engineering Degree from an accredited institution.
- Boilermaker or Pipe Fitter certification advantageous.
- 10 years previous experience in boilermaking and pipe fitting within mining processing plants, with at least 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory capacity.
- 5 years previous experience in sag mills, crushers, conveyors, pumps, gravity and magnetic separation.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Projects.
- Strong experience in mentoring, training, coaching and guiding multicultural workforces.
- Strong focus on health and safety standards and compliance.
- In line with the company’s diversification initiatives, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- FIFO roster.
- Single status only.
If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to llaas@camining.com.
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Leanne Laas
Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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| Job Category | Mining |
