Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

Under the direct supervision of the Manager – HME Maintenance, the role of the incumbent will be to lead the maintenance of the fleet of surface mining excavators to ensure its availability, reliability and optimal utilization in the service of production objectives. He/She will ensure the implementation of preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies, while ensuring compliance with technical standards, OEM recommendations and safety requirements. The position will also contribute to the optimization of maintenance costs, the improvement of asset performance and the elimination of recurring failures. He/She will work closely with Mining Operations, Planning & Reliability, Technical Services, Supply Chain and OEMs.

He/She will have, among others, the following essential functions (non-exhaustive):

• Ensure the safety and control of risks related to the maintenance of the excavator fleet. This includes the identification and management of risks associated with maintenance work, stored energy, lifting operations, electrical and hydraulic systems as well as interactions with mobile equipment.
• Drive the maintenance strategy of the excavator fleet. This includes defining and executing maintenance plans in line with production requirements, asset availability targets, asset lifecycles, and OEM recommendations.
• Oversee the planning and execution of maintenance activities. This includes coordinating preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance, planned shutdowns, major inspections, component replacements and rebuilds.
• Optimize equipment availability and reliability. This includes monitoring fleet performance, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, maintenance compliance, and identifying equipment with recurring failures.
• Lead technical investigations and failure elimination. This includes conducting root cause analyses, identifying technical or operational factors causing failures, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure the control of critical mining excavator systems. This includes the supervision of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, propulsion, lifting, crowd, swing, control and lubrication systems, as well as the monitoring of the structural integrity of equipment.
• Manage the resources, components, and infrastructure required for maintenance. This includes the availability of critical parts, components, tools, consumables, equipment, facilities, and specialized resources necessary for the safe and efficient execution of work.
• Manage maintenance costs and budget. This includes preparing and monitoring the budget, analyzing the cost per hour of operation, controlling expenses related to major components and rebuilds as well as identifying optimization opportunities.
• Lead and develop maintenance teams. This includes coaching, developing technical skills, defining KPIs, managing skills gaps, and promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate operational and technical interfaces. This includes working with Mining Operations, HME Planning & Reliability, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and OEMs to synchronize maintenance windows with production needs and resolve complex technical issues.

Job Requirements

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.