QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION

Yılmaden Holding, established in 2014, is the metals and mining division of Yıldırım Group of Companies, a fast-growing industrial conglomerate based in Istanbul, Turkey. At Yılmaden, we work together across all business units located in 7 different countries with one objective that is extracting the valuable minerals such as chromite from the ground and turn it into ferroalloys, chrome metals and chemicals.

For our growing organization, we are looking for aMaintenance Manager for Mining Processing Plant to be based in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Working style is 6 weeks on site and 2 weeks off site (Roster)

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical/Electrical or mechanical trade qualified with post-trade qualifications relative to the position.

·       Ability to manage reporting and forecasting

·       Working knowledge and application of the Mine Safety and Inspections Act and Regulations

·       Ability to maintain the power supply relationship and mitigate the risk of disruption

·       Previous experience in Minerals Processing Environment

·       Previous experience in supporting mine construction project to operation

·       Experience in abrasive materials handling in the processing plant

·       Good in English

·       Minimum 6-10 years of experience in mining industry

JOB DESCRIPTION:

·       Provide effective leadership to the maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

·   Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans and schedules to ensure the efficient operation of all plant equipment and infrastructure. Coordinate with production and other departments to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.

·      Manage the maintenance budget, including forecasting, expenditure tracking, and cost control measures. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements while ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints.

·    Drive initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and uptime through preventive maintenance programs, condition monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.

·      Oversee contractor activities, including procurement, contracting, and performance management. Ensure contractors adhere to safety standards and contractual obligations.

·      Promote and enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations. Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

·      Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the maintenance team. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

·      Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment histories, and maintenance logs. Generate reports to track key performance indicators and communicate maintenance metrics to management.