Mechanical Engineer - Khayah Cement

Duties and Responsibilities

-Plan, execute, and oversee maintenance and repair of mechanical plant, equipment, and installations.
-Lead troubleshooting, fault-finding, and optimisation of mechanical systems to minimise downtime.
-Support plant operations during commissioning, kiln start-ups, shutdowns, and breakdowns.
-Ensure strict adherence to mechanical safety standards and compliance with statutory requirements.
-Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for mechanical assets.
-Drive reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement of mechanical processes.
-Provide technical support for capital projects, plant modifications, and process improvements.
-Supervise, coach, and train artisans and technicians to maintain high levels of technical competence and safety discipline.

Qualifications and Experience

-Degree in Engineering, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
-Minimum of 5 years’ post-traineeship experience in a heavy manufacturing or mining environment.
-Experience in the cement industry will be a distinct advantage.
-Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, conveyors, kilns, and mills.
-Proven ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
-Experience in maintenance planning, spares management, and maintenance cost control.
-Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
-Membership with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ) will be an added advantage.