Engineering and Project Manager

Job Description : Engineering and Projects Manager for Kenya Job Description: A prominent mining company operating a gold or any other mining and processing plants, seeking an experienced Engineering and Projects Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and project development activities. This executive-level role is pivotal in driving the performance of gold (CIL) processing plants, managing full-cycle capital projects, and ensuring operational excellence. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, foster innovation, and mentor a multidisciplinary team while adhering to safety, regulatory, and environmental standards. Responsibilities: • Process Plant Management: Oversee maintenance and optimization of gold (CIL) processing plants to achieve production targets, high recovery rates, and minimal downtime. • Engineering Innovation: Design and implement in-house solutions (e.g., screening or ore-sorting equipment) to enhance plant performance, such as improving gold ore feed from ~0.6 g/t to ~1 g/t. • Capital Projects Management: Lead full-cycle CAPEX projects from scoping and design to commissioning, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery with robust project controls. • Maintenance and Asset Management: Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs for fixed plant and infrastructure, optimizing equipment availability and extending asset life. • Mobile Equipment Oversight: Manage the Mobile Equipment Workshop to ensure maintenance of heavy machinery (e.g., excavators, haul trucks) meets OEM standards and supports production needs. • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers and technicians, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and knowledge transfer. • Budgeting and Cost Control: Prepare and manage maintenance and project budgets, implementing cost control measures while prioritizing safety and quality. • Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to Kenya mining regulations, safety standards, and company policies, championing a safety-first culture and regulatory compliance. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with Mining Operations, Metallurgy, and Procurement teams to support mine planning and optimize operations, while reporting project updates to senior management. • Problem Solving: Act as the senior technical advisor, troubleshooting complex issues with a hands-on approach and encouraging innovative solutions. • Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to implement new technologies, automation, and process enhancements to boost productivity and sustainability. Requirements: Qualification and Skill • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Metallurgical/Process Engineering. A Master’s degree or MBA is advantageous. • Experience: 20–25 years in mining and mineral processing, with significant expertise in gold CIL processing operations, including 5–10 years in senior leadership roles.

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