Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) Manager – Ultra Class Fleet

Job description

Job Description

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a high-caliber and experienced HME Manager – Ultra Class Fleet to join our engineering leadership team. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for Planned Component Replacement (PCR) Management, developing & strengthening the team, Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Asset Management Strategy, OEM and Contractor relationship management.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Lead the maintenance strategy and execution for the Ultra Class HME fleet ensuring maximum equipment availability, reliability, and safety.
Manage and continuously improve PCR programs ensuring timely component replacements, accurate forecasting, execution discipline, and quality assurance.
Build and develop a high-performing maintenance planning and reliability engineering team, focusing on work management, backlog control, and failure analysis.
Drive effective Life Cycle Costing (LCC) strategies and contribute to long-term asset planning, including rebuilds, mid-life programs, and capital replacement scheduling.
Collaborate closely with OEMs and service contractors to ensure technical support, warranty compliance, and performance accountability.
Ensure strict Contractor and service provider oversight during major maintenance projects and component change-outs.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators including MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, and maintenance cost per hour.
Manage spares and inventory coordination in partnership with Supply Chain to ensure optimal stock levels and lead time management.
Enforce compliance with OEM standards, statutory requirements, and company safety and environmental policies.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis (RCA), defect elimination, and maintenance system optimization.
Provide strong leadership to supervisors, engineers, and foster a high-performance safety-first culture.

What We Can Offer You:

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Mining Engineering or relevant technical qualification with extensive industry experience.
Minimum 10 years of experience in mobile equipment maintenance within a large-scale open-pit mining operation.
At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing Ultra Class equipment.
Demonstrated success in PCR management, major overhaul planning, and component lifecycle optimization.
Strong background in Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and data-driven asset performance management.
Knowledge of Ultra Class OEM equipment such as Komatsu 930E trucks, PC8000–PC4000 shovels, and large drills.
Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams across planning, reliability, and maintenance execution.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills with OEMs and contractors.
Proficient in the use of CMMS/ERP systems (SAP)
Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply

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