Job Title: Mobile Crusher Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Organisation: Career Directions
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
About Organisation:
Career Directions Limited (CDL) is a strategic HR solutions Company that has been in operation since 2003 & we pride ourselves in the highest level of professionalism & expertise, serving big clientele base in Africa. CDL Human resource consultancy’s mission is to provide you with an unrivaled quality of personnel to increase the effectiveness of your operation. We provide you with the region’s best fit in education, knowledge, skills, and experience to suit your organization’s needs.
Job Summary: Our client seeks an experienced Mobile Crusher Equipment Maintenance Mechanic to lead and manage the maintenance operations of a busy quarry site, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, safety compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned mechanical professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in servicing, repairing, and overhauling quarry machinery especially mobile crushers in high-output environments (5,000–10,000 tons per day).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs, allocating 50% focus on mobile crusher (Power Screen) and 50% on drilling rigs, excavators, wheel loaders, tipper trucks, generators, and related accessories
- Overhaul, repair, and refurbish major components to extend machine life and optimize performance.
- Commission new machinery and ensure proper integration into quarry operations.
- Maintain organized documentation for all maintenance activities and apply data analysis to drive continuous improvement.
Quarry Operations Support
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery for drilling, blasting, crushing, loading/offloading, and hauling materials.
- Monitor weighing processes and enforce safe haulage practices.
- Support production teams in achieving throughput targets while minimizing downtime.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
- Implement and enforce HSE protocols, including risk assessments, emergency response, incident management, and permit-to-work systems.
- Promote a safety-first culture within the maintenance and operations teams.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise, mentor, and coach a team of mechanics and technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
- Plan, organize, and execute maintenance activities efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Manage maintenance budgets and control costs effectively.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Completed secondary school education.
- Certificate or certification in Mechanical, Automotive, or Plant Mechanics from a recognized technical institution or major dealership training school (minimum 3-year apprenticeship program).
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in quarry/mine operations (preferably in a multicultural environment) with high daily throughput (5,000–10,000 tons).
- Proven expertise in maintaining and repairing of Mobile crushers
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a comprehensive maintenance function.
- Candidates from the East African Community are kindly encouraged to apply.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Effective leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
- High level of organization, attention to detail, and time management.
- Ability to work under pressure while delivering quality results.
- Commitment to safety and compliance with all operational procedures.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: High School
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120