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MEP & Facilities Manager – Mining Company (Tanzania)
Recruitment Agency: People Project
Job Location: Tanzania
Industry: Mining / Mineral Processing Operations
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
People Project is recruiting on behalf of a growing mining company in Tanzania seeking an experienced MEP & Facilities Manager to oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facilities infrastructure supporting mineral processing operations and remote site facilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant infrastructure, utilities, workshops, accommodation facilities, and other critical site services. The role requires strong engineering leadership, maintenance management experience, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a remote mining environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering & Maintenance Management
- Lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facilities maintenance activities across mining operations.
- Ensure reliable operation of:
- Generators
- Electrical distribution systems
- Pumps
- Motors
- Water supply systems
- Workshops
- Accommodation facilities
- Critical infrastructure
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Maintain maintenance records, asset registers, inspection reports, and equipment histories.
- Diagnose equipment faults and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
- Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new plant equipment and infrastructure.
2. Facilities & Infrastructure Management
- Oversee maintenance of:
- Offices
- Workshops
- Accommodation camps
- Warehouses
- Site buildings
- Manage:
- Boreholes
- Water storage tanks
- Water distribution networks
- Drainage systems
- Sanitation facilities
- Wastewater infrastructure
- Ensure uninterrupted operation of utilities and support services.
- Maintain high standards of facility performance and infrastructure integrity.
3. Asset Reliability & Utilities Management
- Monitor fuel, electricity, and water consumption.
- Implement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Maintain availability of:
- Spare parts
- Maintenance materials
- Tools
- Consumables
- Analyze equipment performance and identify reliability improvement opportunities.
4. Project Coordination & Technical Support
- Review:
- Engineering drawings
- Technical specifications
- Bills of quantities
- Contractor submissions
- Coordinate engineering contractors to ensure safe and quality project delivery.
- Support plant expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance of engineering installations and maintenance activities.
5. Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with:
- Occupational Health and Safety standards
- Environmental regulations
- Engineering compliance requirements
- Enforce safety procedures including:
- Permit-to-work systems
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Confined space entry controls
- Conduct:
- Inspections
- Risk assessments
- Incident investigations
- Corrective action follow-ups
- Ensure compliance of electrical systems, lifting equipment, pressure systems, fire protection systems, and utilities.
6. Budgeting & Performance Management
- Prepare maintenance budgets, work plans, and resource forecasts.
- Monitor maintenance expenditure and optimize costs.
- Prepare performance reports covering:
- Equipment availability
- Downtime analysis
- Maintenance KPIs
7. Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and supervise:
- Electricians
- Mechanics
- Plumbers
- Technicians
- Maintenance personnel
- Manage contractor performance and ensure quality workmanship.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct workforce planning, coaching, performance reviews, and staff development.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Building Services Engineering
- Related Engineering discipline
- Professional registration with a recognized engineering body is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 6–8 years of experience in:
- MEP operations
- Industrial maintenance
- Facilities management
- Heavy engineering operations
- At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven experience managing:
- Generators
- Pumps
- Motors
- Electrical systems
- Water infrastructure
- Mechanical equipment
- Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Experience interpreting:
- Engineering drawings
- Technical specifications
- Equipment manuals
- Maintenance schedules
- Experience in:
- Contractor management
- Budget preparation
- Maintenance planning
- Operational reporting
Preferred Experience
- Minimum 3 years in a Plant Manager, Senior Plant Superintendent, or similar leadership role.
- Gold processing operations experience highly preferred.
- Experience in mining or remote operational environments.
- Exposure to:
- Plant commissioning
- Expansion projects
- Process optimization
- Experience within Tanzania or East African mining sector is highly desirable.
Required Competencies
- Strong engineering and technical troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong planning and project coordination skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards and engineering compliance.
- Financial awareness and maintenance budget management skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote operational environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their:
- Updated CV
- Cover Letter
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