Backfill Plant Mechanical Engineer
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Wagagai Mining (U) Ltd, Uganda’s first fully automated large-scale gold mining company in Busia, is hiring a Backfill Plant Mechanical Engineer to manage and maintain mechanical equipment at the paste backfill plant. The role involves maintaining mixers, screw conveyors, slurry pumps and pipelines, supervising repairs and preventive maintenance, and developing maintenance and overhaul plans. Candidates need a Diploma or above in mechanical engineering and at least 3 years of backfill plant mechanical management experience.
- Key technical role at Uganda’s first fully automated large-scale gold mine in Busia
- Focus on paste backfill plant mechanical equipment management and maintenance
- Requires Diploma or above in mechanical engineering and 3+ years relevant experience
- Gold mine backfill or overseas experience is preferred
- Systematic training from international experts and exposure to world-class automated mining technology
- Applications must be submitted within two weeks from the advertisement date
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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Original source description
Wagagai Mining (U) Ltd (“WGG”) is Uganda’s first fully automated large-scale gold mining enterprise, located in Busia. The Company operates a 5,000-tonne-per-day concentrator, a 350-tonne-per-day cyanidation plant, a fully automated underground mine, and a gold smelting and refining workshop. To meet production development needs, WGG now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following key technical positions:
Job Summary
Responsible for management and maintenance of mechanical equipment at the paste backfill plant.
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Key Duties
Maintain mixers, screw conveyors, slurry pumps and pipelines; supervise mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance; manage wear parts and pipeline replacement; develop maintenance and overhaul plans; respond to equipment failures.
Requirements
- Diploma or above in mechanical engineering; 3+ years of backfill plant mechanical management; familiar with equipment wear patterns, sealing and transmission systems, able to develop maintenance and spare parts plans, gold mine backfill or overseas
- should send their application letter, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, and contact details of three referees
- [email protected]
- Applications must be received within two (2) weeks from the date of this advertisement.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Experience
- preferred.
- Additional Information
- Wagagai Mining is an equal opportunity employer and warmly welcomes applications from Ugandan nationals. Successful candidates will receive systematic training from international experts and gain exposure to world-class automated mining technology.
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- Method of Application
- Interested candidates who meet the above