Manager, Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) – AngloGold Ashanti (Geita Gold Mining Limited)

Job Title: Manager, Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME)
Company: AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) – Geita Gold Mining Limited
Location: Geita, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Asset Management & Engineering
Reports To: Director of Asset Management and Engineering

Job Overview

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Manager, Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) to join its Geita Gold Mining operations.

The successful candidate will lead and optimize maintenance strategies for heavy mining mobile equipment, ensuring high equipment availability, reliability, safety, and cost-effective operations. The role involves managing maintenance teams, workshops, rebuild programs, equipment lifecycle strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting open pit mining activities.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Team Leadership

Promote a strong safety-first culture by identifying, managing, and mitigating workplace hazards.
Ensure all team members are properly trained, competent, and capable of performing tasks safely.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to maintenance leaders and trades personnel.
Develop a high-performance maintenance team focused on heavy mining equipment reliability.

Maintenance Strategy & Equipment Reliability

Develop, review, and implement maintenance scopes of work for:
- Major equipment maintenance
- Rebuild projects
- Component replacement programs
Ensure maintenance activities comply with:
- OEM standards
- Industry best practices
- Company procedures
Manage major routine maintenance and rebuild activities for surface and underground mobile equipment.
Oversee workshop operations, including:
- Welding bays
- Tyre bays
- Equipment maintenance facilities

Equipment Lifecycle & Asset Management

Develop and maintain equipment replacement strategies.
Prepare and deliver a 5-year rolling equipment replacement plan aligned with operational and financial objectives.
Manage equipment rebuild forecasts, projects, and progress reporting.
Support equipment selection during:
- Fleet expansion
- New acquisitions
Ensure selected equipment meets AGA standards and operational requirements.

Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for major equipment failures.
Document repairs, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.
Develop maintenance procedures and work packages to create a reliable knowledge base.
Support teams in balancing:
- Planned maintenance activities
- Reactive repairs
- Equipment availability requirements
Drive continuous improvement programs including:
- 5S implementation
- Six Sigma initiatives
- Lean maintenance practices

Planning, Budgeting & Cost Control

Prepare and manage:
- Annual maintenance budgets
- Three-year financial forecasts
Implement cost-control strategies to improve value and efficiency.
Coordinate with planning teams to optimize:
- Spare parts inventory
- Materials management
- Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
Ensure maintenance tasks from inspections are:
- Recorded
- Completed on time
- Properly documented in maintenance management systems

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

Manage contractor relationships to ensure:
- Safety compliance
- Quality service delivery
- Cost effectiveness
Handle:
- Warranty claims
- Equipment disputes
- Quality issues
Lead warranty management processes and recover costs from premature equipment/component failures.
Participate in expert on-call support for:
- Equipment breakdowns
- Reliability issues
- Emergency interventions

Working Conditions

This is a hands-on mining role requiring:

Physical fitness and readiness to work in challenging mine environments.
Exposure to:
- Noise
- Dust
- Heavy machinery
- Uneven surfaces
Strict compliance with:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
- Safety procedures
- Company policies
- SOX controls
- Conflict of interest declarations
- Reporting requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Equivalent vocational qualifications with extensive heavy equipment management experience may also be considered.

Experience Required

Minimum 15 years’ experience in heavy mining mobile equipment maintenance.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in senior management roles.
Demonstrated experience managing large mining equipment fleets.

Advantageous Experience:

Caterpillar (CAT) equipment maintenance experience, especially:
- CAT 6060 excavators
- CAT 6040 excavators
- CAT 785C/D trucks
- CAT 777D/E trucks

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills.
Advanced knowledge of heavy mining equipment maintenance.
Strategic asset management capability.
Ability to improve equipment reliability and reduce operational costs.
Strong understanding of:
- Maintenance planning
- Reliability engineering
- Equipment lifecycle management
- Failure analysis
- Safety management systems
Ability to influence and develop multidisciplinary teams.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Company Culture & Benefits

AngloGold Ashanti promotes an inclusive workplace built on dignity, respect, teamwork, and continuous professional development.

Employees benefit from:

Competitive remuneration packages.
Health benefits.
Employee wellness programs.
Professional growth and learning opportunities.
Opportunity to contribute to modern mining operations within a global organization.

Application Information

Job Type: Full-Time

Interested candidates should submit applications through the official AngloGold Ashanti recruitment portal using the employer’s application instructions.

Note: Applicants should carefully review the job requirements and ensure they meet the required qualifications and experience before applying.

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