Mechanical Field Specialist

Job Location: Eritrea, East Africa
Job Closing Date: 09 November 2026
Salary: Market Related
Contract Period: Definite (2 Years)

Introduction to Bisha Mining Share Company

BMSC is an Eritrean company formed for the development and operation of the Bisha Mine in western Eritrea, Africa. The Bisha Mine is a high-grade copper, gold, silver and zinc mine that commenced production in February 2011. The Bisha Mine has received continuous support from the Eritrean government, who granted the Company's mining license in January 2008. The project is the first modern mine in Eritrea.

After two years of low-cost gold production, the Bisha Mine transitioned to low-cost, high-grade copper production in 2013. Starting in 2016, Bisha also produces zinc concentrate. Further resource potential exists at depth and from nearby discoveries within the Company's licensed areas.

The site is a well-established site with excellent catering and recreational facilities. The site also offers Wi-Fi internet coverage throughout the village as well international TV and a full gymnasium. Security ranks with best in the world and employees mountain bike freely. Expatriates work a roster of 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off; we offer on-site medical services as well as company medical, accident death and disability and life insurance (employee only); Employees are provided with private rooms with en-suite toilet and shower facilities; Working hours at Bisha are Monday to Saturday from 6am to 6pm with a one-hour lunch break and Sundays from 6am to 12pm with the afternoon off.

The successful candidate will earn a salary which is market related. Contract is for a period of 02 (two) Years.

Kindly Note - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks after the application closing date.

Primary Purpose

• Lead maintenance in the field concentrating on quality of work order instructions, ensure field inspections are correctly performed and issues / follow up work identified and captured by the planning system for scheduling. Ensure that repairs carried out are correctly performed to a high standard of workmanship. Participate in fault finding as necessary. Lead/ mentor and train national supervisory staff and artisans to ensure an effective workforce delivering a reliable process plant with high Mean Time Between Failures and reasonable Time To Repair . Ensure approved shut down plans are adhered too.

Essential Functions

• Ensures effective, accurate daily inspections that capture emerging issues and follow up work.
• Assist in prioritizing daily work with the main considerations being safety and disruptions to production.
• Ensure work is completed timeously and correctly to a high standard of workmanship.
• Assist with fault finding and diagnosis of problems and implement long term solutions
• Perform workshop and field competency training, identify skills gaps and suggest appropriate training.
• Assists with evaluation of national staff to validate skills for training progression.
• Participate in daily, weekly and shutdown scheduling.
• Ensure shutdown schedules are followed ensuring staff are efficient and perform accurate, high-quality work.
• Be a safety leader and ensure Field Level Risk Assessments, Team Based Risk Assessments are Accurately filled in before work commences.
• Develop SOPs for repetitive work.

TASK DESCRIPTION Expanded TO CORE PERFORMANCE AREAS

Planning

• Be part of the team that forecasts and plans mechanical maintenance activities.
• Makes use of “Planned Maintenance Schedule”. (Planned Task Document Observation).
• Tracks the use of maintenance and repair parts and orders accordingly.
• Must be able to interpret mechanical and structural drawings for plant improvements and upgrades.
• Uses reliability centered maintenance strategy to ensure availability of equipment
• Participative in RCA workshops to identify recurring issues and find long term solutions.
• Develop ideas/plans to improve production capacity and reliability, follow MOC procedure
• Implement a reliability centered maintenance strategy to ensure availability of equipment

Implementation of the Plan

• Prioritize and manage daily, weekly, monthly, yearly maintenance schedule
• Ensures maintenance and repairs of Maintenance Equipment are carried out in an efficient and effective way to minimize downtime through rework
• Performs regular equipment inspections to detect potential problems before they cause breakdowns.
• Controls downtime by ensuring the best techniques are being used to repair breakdowns.
• Ensure safety requirements are utilized, including leading Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and proper use of the appropriate PPE. Report any safety issues/incidents.
• Comply with mine’s cardinal rules and other safety, environmental or other rules and standards as directed. Identifies any hazards in the workplace.

Writing Reports & Data Control

• Compile daily; monthly performance reports for the department.
• Must be able to use MS projects where project plans are required to achieve goals(deadlines)
• Ensure all repairs, PM and services provided are documented properly in the CMMS
• Able to forecast an OPEX budget and write a formal CAPEX request to management.

Supervise/Manage team

• Provide technical support/motivation for the team, by supervising various activities.
• Provide training for the team (especially safety standards and procedures);
• Conducts daily “Tool Box” meetings with the team.
• Manages time and attendance.
• Be able to apply skills and transfer knowledge to team members
• Ensure proper housekeeping in shop, stores and at worksites.

Unique requirements/other information

• Candidate must be physically medically fit
• Candidate must be Mechanically Qualified
• Prior Ball Mill, SAG Mill experience with regards to maintenance and hydraulic fault finding and repairs
• Primary crusher experiences inclusive of conveyors repair and maintenance
• Proven expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical system.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with plant maintenance and shutdown
• Must be able to work outside exposed to heat, wind and dusty environments
• Must be able to work at Heights
• Must have a Light vehicle license.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualifications

• Mechanical Degree/Diploma.

Knowledge and Experience

• 10+ years relevant experience in heavy engineering and mining environments.
• Experience on a verity of mineral process equipment from a range of Manufacturers.

Technical Skills

• Computer Literacy (MS Office – Intermediate)
• Report writing and budgetary skills
• Mechanical & Maintenance experience
• Problem solving skill
• Supervisory experience
• Pumping system knowledge and rebuild experience
• Reliability ,CBM and Planning (MS Projects).

Behavioural Skills

• Communication (English)
• Assertiveness
• Interpersonal Relations and Integrity
• Prioritizing skills & multi-skilling
• Ability to work towards strict deadlines
• High level of accuracy and Attention to detail
• Analytical skill and Self-motivated.