Purpose of the role:
To overseeing the assembly of heavy mining equipment and machinery at a manufacturing facility and working closely with a team of assembly technicians to ensure that all equipment is assembled efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
REPORTS TO: ASSEMBLY MANAGER
BRANCH: KANSANSHI
Key Responsibilities.
The Mechanical Supervisor will be required to perform the following tasks:

Overseeing the assembly of heavy mining equipment and machinery at the customers site of operations.
Leading a team of assembly technicians to ensure that all equipment is assembled efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
Delegate daily jobs to subordinates.
Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to ensure that equipment is assembled to the required standards
Coordinating with logistics and internal parts teams to ensure that all necessary parts and materials are available when needed.
Monitoring and maintaining inventory of assembly materials and supplies.
Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and quality standards throughout the assembly process.
Scheduling and coordinating the delivery of equipment to the customer.
Ensure daily reports are completed and submitted to the Manager.
Ensure all queries are quickly and effectively resolved to improve on customer satisfaction.
Conduct coaching and mentoring on team members.
Ensure training needs of subordinates identified and submitted to relevant sections.
Ensure Health and Safety standards, Regulations and Procedures are adhered to at all times.
Participate in safety meetings.
Work hand in hand with the Safety coordinator to ensure all incidents on the Project are reported, remedial measures enforced and appropriate safety training conducted.
Ensure employees wear correct PPE at all times and ensure they adhere to the policy.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 Certificate
Minimum of an Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair
Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair/Mechanical engineering from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Minimum experience of 5 years on heavy equipment machinery in a mining environment.
Must have a background in assembly and High Voltage Systems
Knowledge of heavy machinery and equipment maintenance is mandatory.
Valid driver’s license.
Practicing Member of EIZ.

Competences:

Knowledge of Safety Standards
Knowledge of the use of parts and service manuals
Fundamentals of Electricity Knowledge
Fundamentals Hydraulics Knowledge
Excellent people Management Skills and team Building
Good communication skills with supervisory experience
Problem Solving and analytical skills
Cost Awareness
Ability to work well under pressure

If you meet the requirements above, email your detailed C.V, certified copies of certificates and cover letter in a single document to human[email protected], or send your application to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia, Co. Ltd.
KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M
P.O. Box 30182, Lusaka.
The closing date for applications is Monday 30th January, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this job email your details to humanresourceszambia@hcmaf.com