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 Superintendent – Underground Mobile Equipment Maintenance, the role of the incumbent will be to provide specialized technical expertise in the planned maintenance and technical services of underground drilling rigs. He/She will provide hands-on support during complex interventions, major maintenances and repairs, while ensuring compliance with manufacturer requirements and KCC standards. The position will help improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring failures. He/She will also provide support for maintenance planning and reliability improvement initiatives. An important part of the role will be to develop the technical skills of the national maintenance staff.

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

Provide technical expertise during planned maintenance. This includes supporting major maintenance operations, inspections and technical interventions on underground drills.
Provide support for complex repairs. This includes interventions on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems requiring advanced technical expertise.
Diagnosing complex technical problems. This includes analyzing equipment data, manufacturer information, and maintenance history.
Ensuring compliance with the manufacturer's standards. This includes verifying that the work complies with the applicable technical procedures and requirements.
Analyze recurring failures. This includes identifying causes and making recommendations to improve reliability.
Contribute to reliability improvement initiatives. This includes improving preventative tasks, service intervals, component life, and maintenance practices.
Support maintenance planning. This includes identifying the need for parts, tools, labor, and access needed for service orders.
Provide technical reports and recommendations. This includes communicating technical findings, identified issues and recommendations to the maintenance department.
Coordinate interventions with technical stakeholders. This includes collaboration with mining operations, planning, reliability, technical services, HSE and manufacturer representatives.
Developing the skills of maintenance staff. This includes coaching, practical coaching and the transfer of technical skills to national staff.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, heavy equipment engineering and/or equivalent work experience as well as demonstrated technical skills, recognized as part of our overall evaluation process.
Have at least ten (10) years of experience in the maintenance of underground mining mobile equipment or heavy industrial equipment.
Significant experience in the maintenance of underground mobile equipment in the mining or heavy industry sector.
Demonstrated experience with Sandvik and/or Caterpillar equipment or equivalent technologies.
Strong experience in planned maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability and root cause analysis.
Experience with major maintenance, component replacements, complex repairs, commissioning or recommissioning.
Experience with SAP or a computerized maintenance management and maintenance planning system. Demonstrated ability to coach, coach and transfer technical skills to national staff.

Technical skills.

Maintenance of Sandvik drills.
Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic.
Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Root cause analysis.
Equipment reliability analysis.
Maintenance planning.
Analysis of maintenance history.
SAP or computerized maintenance management system.
Technical documentation from manufacturers.
Technical reports and recommendations.

Attitude and behaviour

Leadership technique.
Rigour.
Analytical skills.
Pedagogy.
Leadership skills.
Effective communication.
Team spirit.
Sense of priorities.
Reliability orientation.
Commitment to continuous improvement.

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.

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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.

Advisor - Drill Rig Services