Area Manager at African Natural Resources & Mines Limited(ANRML)

Location: Gujeni, Kaduna

Job Summary

• To lead and manage the mechanical maintenance and reliability of ore processing and preparation facilities, including systems designed for future pelletizing operations, ensuring minimal downtime, efficient equipment performance, and safe working conditions.

Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance & Operations:

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for crushers, screens, conveyors, ball mills, slurry pumps, thickeners, and other beneficiation equipment.
• Prepare systems and layouts for potential future pelletizing processes (grinding, mixing, filtration, induration).
• Coordinate shutdown and major repair schedules to minimize production losses.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise engineers, supervisors, and technicians in the mechanical department.
• Monitor job execution and ensure adherence to safety and maintenance protocols.

Reliability & Asset Performance:

• Monitor mechanical equipment KPIs and develop improvement plans.
• Troubleshoot chronic equipment issues and implement permanent solutions.

Coordination & Reporting:

• Work closely with production, electrical, and quality teams to maintain steady ore processing output.
• Prepare reports on downtime, maintenance activities, and equipment health for management.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with mine safety standards, environmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a zero-harm workplace culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience: 7–10years in mechanical maintenance within mining, steel, cement, or mineral processing industries.
• Knowledge of beneficiation processes and familiarity with pelletizing equipment is an added advantage.
• Leadership, planning, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS tools and maintenance planning software.