TMM MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Workforce Staffing · Richardsbay
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We are seeking an experienced TMM Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance, reliability and operational availability of a surface heavy earthmoving fleet at a mineral sands mine construction project in Richards Bay. The successful candidate will ensure statutory compliance, effective maintenance planning, equipment reliability, cost control and adherence to mine health and safety requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage maintenance, servicing, breakdowns and overhauls of heavy earthmoving equipment, including ADTs, excavators, loaders, dozers and graders.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Maximise fleet availability, reliability and equipment performance.
Ensure compliance with the MHSA, TMM MCOP and Road and Rail Safety MCOP.
Lead incident investigations and root cause failure analysis.
Manage maintenance budgets, critical spares, contractors and technical teams.
Monitor equipment performance, maintenance costs and reliability indicators.
Drive continuous improvement and safe maintenance practices.
Essential Technical Competencies
Strong knowledge of heavy earthmoving equipment, hydraulic and electrical systems.
Expertise in fleet maintenance planning, asset management and reliability engineering.
Experience managing artisans, mechanical teams and external contractors.
Knowledge of OEM maintenance standards and statutory mining requirements.
Please note: Only candidates meeting the mandatory GCC Mines and Works and relevant experience requirements will be considered.
Desired Experience & Qualification
BEng / BSc / BTech or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
GCC Mines and Works – mandatory.
Minimum 5–8 years’ engineering and maintenance experience in an open-cast mining environment.
At least 3 years’ experience managing Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) / Yellow Fleet.
Must meet the requirements for legal appointment under MHSA Regulation 2.13.3.1.
ECSA professional registration will be an advantage.
Must be medically fit for mine-site work.