Planning and Reliability

Job description

JOB ADVERT

Organization Background

Kascco Ltd specializes in Contract Mining, Civil construction, Drilling, Crushing, and screening, projects (Bulk earth works) and Plant hire. For over 14 years, Kascco Ltd has been offering its clients a series of potential solutions adapted to each of their sites and coping with stringent logistical constraints. Our team includes some of the most highly skilled and experienced professionals in the industry. Kascco prides themselves in their ability to transport and hire quality construction and mining machinery to their clients as well as the execution of highly quality construction and mining projects. Kascco concentrates on providing its customers with quality products and Services. To this end the group mobilizes its management skills and uses its resources in the most efficient and cost-effective manner to produce projects of the required standard and quality.

Kascco limited, is an equal opportunity employer.

We are therefore inviting applications to fill the below vacant positions for our Kalumbila Sentinel Site.

1.     PLANNING AND RELIABILITY SUPERINTENDENT X 1

This position reports to the Planning and Reliability Manager. Successful candidate will be responsible for the below duties.

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance planning team to develop, implement, and optimize short, medium, and long-term maintenance plans.
Champion the reliability program by identifying root causes of equipment failure and driving corrective actions.
Implement and manage predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
Liaise with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve asset reliability and performance.
Ensure maintenance strategies are aligned with OEM specifications and best practices.
Manage CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to ensure accurate asset data and work history.
Prepare and present reliability reports, KPIs, and equipment performance trends.
Train and mentor junior staff in planning and reliability practices.
Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with company HSE standards and statutory regulations.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining or heavy industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
Strong background in maintenance planning, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis.
Experience with maintenance software.
Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  Knowledge of Zambia’s mining regulations and HSE standards is an advantage.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

2.      SENIOR MAINTENANCE PLANNER X 1

This position reports to the Planning and Reliability Superintendent. Successful candidate will be responsible for the below duties.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy mobile mining equipment.
Develop, schedule, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance plans for fixed and mobile equipment.
Review and refine work orders, ensuring accurate scoping, resource estimation, and materials planning.
Coordinate closely with maintenance execution teams to ensure timely and effective job completion.
Monitor equipment performance and maintenance history to improve planning accuracy and asset reliability.
Manage and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with all relevant maintenance data.
Ensure maintenance plans align with OEM recommendations, statutory requirements, and company standards.
Work closely with procurement to ensure timely availability of critical spares and materials.
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior planners and technicians.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in root cause failure analysis processes.
Promote and enforce health, safety, and environmental compliance in all maintenance planning activities.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining or heavy industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
Strong background in maintenance planning, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis.
Experience with maintenance software.
Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Knowledge of Zambia’s mining regulations and HSE standards is an advantage.

To apply, kindly send through your application letter, CV, necessary permits, and copies of qualifications, indicating daytime telephone and/or mobile contacts to recruitment@kasccozambia.co.zm.  Kindly note that only candidates who meets the above specifications and competencies should apply.  Applications should reach the Group Human Resource Manager not later than Monday 18th August 2025, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Group Human Resource Manager

KASCCO Limited

P.O Box 110340

Solwezi,

Zambia.