Who we Are:

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. The Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Internal and External Competent, Qualified and Experienced staff for the following positions:

1. Position / Job Title:

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

2. Grade:

C5

3. Department:

Engineering

4. Reports To:

Engineering and Projects Manager

5. Job Brief:

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and ensuring effective maintenance of all mechanical equipment and installations within mining operations. The role ensures high equipment availability, reliability, and safety through preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance systems while leading a team of maintenance technicians and supporting engineering and project activities.

6. Key Responsibilities:

a. Maintenance Planning and Supervision:

• Supervise daily mechanical maintenance activities across plant and mining equipment.
• Implement and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure timely repair and servicing of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Plan and allocate maintenance tasks to technicians and artisans.

b. Equipment Reliability and Performance:

• Monitor performance of mechanical systems including crushers, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and plant equipment.
• Identify recurring failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Support improvements to increase equipment availability and operational efficiency.

c. Breakdown and Emergency Response:

• Lead response to mechanical breakdowns and ensure rapid restoration of operations.
• Diagnose faults and supervise effective repair solutions.
• Coordinate emergency maintenance activities to minimize production losses.

D. Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety standards and mining regulations.
• Enforce proper use of PPE and safe working procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inspections, and participate in audits.

f. Team Leadership and Supervision:

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate mechanical maintenance technicians and assistants.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor performance of maintenance teams.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training.

E. Maintenance Records and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment histories.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Report equipment performance trends and recommend improvements.

g. Spare Parts and Materials Management:

• Ensure availability and proper utilization of spare parts and consumables.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment.
• Support cost control in maintenance operations.

h. Engineering and Project Support:

• Support engineering and project works including installations, upgrades, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Participate in mechanical design reviews and technical evaluations.
• Provide field support during project execution and modifications.

i. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance systems and reduce downtime.
• Contribute to optimization of maintenance strategies and workflows.
• Stay updated on new maintenance technologies and best practices.

j. Ad-hoc Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by management within the scope of the role.

7. Job Requirements:

a. Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Additional certifications in maintenance management or engineering are an advantage.
• Training in health, safety, and environmental management is desirable.

b. Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance in mining, industrial, or processing environments.
• Experience in supervising maintenance teams is an added advantage.

c. Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and repair techniques.
• Familiarity with crushers, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and heavy machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems.

d. Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and reporting abilities.

e. Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a mining environment, including exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to work in shifts and respond to emergencies when required.

f. Other:

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

• Supervise daily mechanical maintenance activities across plant and mining equipment.
• Implement and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure timely repair and servicing of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Plan and allocate maintenance tasks to technicians and artisans.
• Monitor performance of mechanical systems including crushers, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and plant equipment.
• Identify recurring failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Support improvements to increase equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Lead response to mechanical breakdowns and ensure rapid restoration of operations.
• Diagnose faults and supervise effective repair solutions.
• Coordinate emergency maintenance activities to minimize production losses.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety standards and mining regulations.
• Enforce proper use of PPE and safe working procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inspections, and participate in audits.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate mechanical maintenance technicians and assistants.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor performance of maintenance teams.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment histories.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Report equipment performance trends and recommend improvements.
• Ensure availability and proper utilization of spare parts and consumables.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment.
• Support cost control in maintenance operations.
• Support engineering and project works including installations, upgrades, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Participate in mechanical design reviews and technical evaluations.
• Provide field support during project execution and modifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance systems and reduce downtime.
• Contribute to optimization of maintenance strategies and workflows.
• Stay updated on new maintenance technologies and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management within the scope of the role.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and repair techniques.
• Familiarity with crushers, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and heavy machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and reporting abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Additional certifications in maintenance management or engineering are an advantage.
• Training in health, safety, and environmental management is desirable.