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.

Job description.

Under the direct supervision of the Acid Plant Maintenance Manager, the Acid Plant Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient execution of all maintenance activities on all acid plant equipment, including sulfur handling, melters, furnaces, boilers, converters, towers, coolers, pumps, piping systems and auxiliary equipment.

This role ensures that maintenance strategies, shutdown activities, corrective work, and preventative programs are properly planned, executed, and controlled to maintain high availability and optimal facility integrity.

This position is essential to ensure continuity of production and prevent major failures that could lead to safety risks, environmental impacts or costly shutdowns.

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

Maintenance & Reliability:

Direct and supervise all mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities within the Acid Plant.
Ensuring equipment reliability through effective implementation of preventive (PM), predictive (PdM) and corrective maintenance strategies.
Manage and update equipment histories, work plans, CMMS data and maintenance standards.
Ensure that all equipment — melter coils, agitators, burners, boilers, absorption towers, filters, pumps and conveyors — receive timely and quality maintenance.
Monitor the condition of the plant and intervene early on emerging mechanical risks (vibrations, temperature, leaks, corrosion, misalignments).
Validate the quality of repairs, the conformity of work and the integrity of equipment before any recommissioning.

Shutdown & Major Stoppages:

Develop and revise work scopes, task plans, workforce requirements, critical path logic, parts availability, and contractor mobilization.
Execute shutdown activities securely, efficiently, and within the approved budget and schedule.
Ensure that OEM recommendations are implemented and that all findings from inspections are addressed and closed.
Coordinate closely with production, engineering, and security teams, as well as with suppliers and contractors, to ensure optimal preparation and flawless execution of the shutdown.

Safety & Compliance:

Ensure full compliance with LOTOTO procedures, safe working methods, job risk analyses (JHA) and legal requirements.
Strictly enforce permit-to-work discipline and ensure safe execution of work in environments involving acid, steam, high temperatures and high pressures.
Identify, assess and mitigate risks associated with maintenance activities, including corrosion, mechanical integrity and equipment failure risks.
Conduct incident investigations (RCA), implement corrective actions and follow up until complete closure of actions.

Planning, Spare Parts & Work Quality:

Review daily, weekly and monthly maintenance plans with the planner/scheduler.
Ensure that critical parts are identified, in stock and available before maintenance activities.
Validate the quality of work performed, including torque tightening, alignment, weld quality, NDT results and commissioning tests.
Maintain close cooperation with the purchasing, warehouse and engineering teams to ensure material availability and technical readiness.

Reports & KPIs:

Monitor KPIs, including equipment availability, MTBF, backlog, PM compliance, shutdown progress, and maintenance costs.
Provide daily and weekly reports on maintenance execution, identified risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of inspection findings, OEM recommendations, and corrective actions implemented. Design Oversight: Oversee the design and implementation of tails dam expansion projects, ensuring that engineering solutions meet technical specifications and regulatory requirements…

Job requirements.

Qualifications and experience.

Engineering degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
Project Minimum 7 years of experience in heavy industrial maintenance (acid plant or similar).
Experience in supervising multidisciplinary teams.
In-depth knowledge of equipment: melter, furnace, boilers, converter, towers, pumps, coolers.
Knowledge of NDT, inspection, mechanical integrity, reliability, RCM.
Strong ability to manage shutdowns and coordinate contractors.

Technical skills.

Solid understanding of sulfuric acid production process equipment and associated failure mechanisms.
Proven experience with CMMS (SAP) systems.
Knowledge of reliability tools (RCM, RCA, FMEA, inspection techniques).
Experience in planning major shutdowns and in managing contractors.
Understanding of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, welding standards, mechanical integrity, refractory inspections and corrosion mechanisms.

Attitudes / Behaviors.

Strong leadership in security matters and a high sensitivity to risks.
Excellent communication, team spirit and ability to coordinate with operations.
Decisive, proactive and solution-oriented.
High rigor and ability to enforce standards.
Ability to work under pressure in major shutdown environments where time is critical.

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, its representatives and its workers do not receive any compensation or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process (application submission, application processing, tests and interviews for employment, medical examinations for employment, or induction, etc.).

Any act or attempted act of corruption must be reported through our web portal : https://glencore.raisingconcerns.org/ or by phone at: +243 970 174 000 and will be severely punished.

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.

Superintendent - Acid Plant Maintenance