The Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor (Job Grade H) will supervise and coordinate maintenance and engineering activities to ensure the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the company's plant, equipment, facilities and utilities at its Byimana operations in Ruhango District. The role provides technical leadership in the planning, execution, inspection and continuous improvement of maintenance programs while ensuring engineering standards, statutory requirements and safety regulations are consistently met.
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Category
Engineering
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Ruhango, Rwanda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
10/26/2026
1 days left
Employer / Company

Big Mining Company Ltd
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance technicians, artisans, operators and contractors; assign work, monitor performance and coach team members
- Plan, coordinate and supervise preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency maintenance for maximum equipment availability and minimal downtime
- Provide engineering support for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, ventilation, welding, construction and utility systems
- Investigate equipment failures, carry out root cause analyses and recommend engineering improvements
- Ensure strict compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental and statutory requirements including Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space procedures
- Develop maintenance schedules and work plans; coordinate manpower, tools, spare parts and materials; assist in preparing maintenance budgets and monitor costs
- Monitor contractor performance and support procurement with technical specifications for spare parts, equipment and materials
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and asset history; prepare periodic performance reports tracking KPIs such as availability, downtime, MTBF, MTTR and maintenance costs
- Drive continuous improvement through reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and preventive maintenance optimization
- Collaborate with production, procurement, warehouse, health and safety and other departments
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Electromechanical or a related engineering discipline; professional certification or registration with a recognized engineering body is an added advantage
- Alternatively, an Advanced Diploma or equivalent technical qualification with at least three (3) years of relevant industrial maintenance and engineering experience may be considered
- Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in maintenance and engineering, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role
- Experience in mining, manufacturing, cement production, construction or other heavy industrial operations is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and managing engineering projects and contractors is an advantage
Skills & Competencies:
- Sound knowledge of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance systems and of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, plumbing, ventilation, compressed air and utility systems
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, technical specifications, equipment installation and commissioning, reliability engineering and asset management principles
- Good understanding of occupational health, safety and environmental regulations
- Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and ERP maintenance modules is highly desirable
- Strong leadership, planning, coordination, analytical, troubleshooting and decision-making skills
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