Job Search

Lead the Future of Underground Mining

An internationally recognised mining company is seeking an exceptional Manager - Technical Services to lead an integrated technical services function supporting a world-class underground mining operation.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for bringing together mine planning, survey, geotechnical engineering, ventilation, and technical optimisation to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable underground production. Working at the heart of the operation, you'll drive operational performance, optimise mine execution, and lead multidisciplinary technical teams in one of the industry's most technically challenging environments.

The Opportunity

Reporting to senior operational leadership, you'll be responsible for aligning short-term planning with strategic mine objectives while ensuring operational plans remain responsive to changing orebody conditions, geotechnical challenges, ventilation requirements, water management constraints, and production priorities.

This is an opportunity to influence operational strategy, improve mining performance, and lead technical innovation across a large-scale underground mining operation.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Services LeadershipLead an integrated Technical Services function comprising Mine Planning, Survey, Geotechnical and Ventilation disciplines.Drive collaboration between technical and operational teams to optimise mine performance.Establish governance frameworks, technical standards and operational best practices.Provide technical leadership during changing mining conditions and operational challenges.Mine Planning & OptimisationLead the development of short-term mine plans and operational schedules.Ensure planning aligns with long-term strategy while remaining responsive to changing underground conditions.Optimise mine sequencing, development priorities and production schedules.Support operational decision-making through continuous plan optimisation and performance analysis.Technical EngineeringProvide leadership across geotechnical engineering, underground survey and ventilation functions.Ensure technical constraints are integrated into operational planning.Oversee mine reconciliation, spatial accuracy and compliance with approved mine designs.Support the management of challenging underground conditions including ground stability, ventilation performance and water management.Operational PerformanceDevelop performance metrics and technical reporting systems.Analyse operational trends and identify opportunities to improve productivity, recovery and operational efficiency.Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, operational responsiveness and technical excellence.Drive digitalisation and optimisation initiatives across the technical services function.Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementLead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary technical teams.Build strong relationships across Mining, Geology, Processing, Maintenance, Projects and HSE functions.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.Support business transformation, succession planning and technical capability development.Safety & GovernanceChampion industry-leading health, safety and environmental standards.Ensure technical risk is proactively identified and managed.Maintain governance, compliance and reporting standards across the department.Promote operational excellence through robust technical assurance and quality management.About YouDegree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.Extensive experience within underground mining operations and technical services.Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.Proven expertise in mine planning, operational optimisation and technical governance.Demonstrated ability to integrate planning with operational execution in complex underground mining environments.Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and decision-making skills.Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.Highly DesirableExperience in large-scale mechanised underground mining operations.Exposure to technically complex orebodies and dynamic underground mining environments.Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering, ventilation, mine survey and reconciliation.Experience with mine planning software such as Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, MineRP, Surpac or equivalent.Knowledge of digital mining technologies and operational performance systems.Professional engineering registration will be advantageous.Why Apply?Join one of the world's most technically advanced underground mining operations.Lead a multidisciplinary technical services team with significant operational influence.Drive innovation, optimisation and continuous improvement across a complex mining environment.Work alongside experienced technical leaders on industry-leading mining projects.Excellent long-term career progression and executive development opportunities. Read less

The Site O&M Engineer will provide expert technical support to the on-site team and may also be expected to provide ad-hoc technical support to the development of new operational assets.The Site O&M Engineer holds the technical change management responsibility, which is implemented on site by the O&M teams. The Site O&M Engineer designs and implements change control systems to ensure technical changes within the operational assets are executed correctly.The Site O&M Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving the operational Authorisation Framework at the Solar PV Plant in line with the Zambia Electricity Act, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Grid Code and good utility-scale industry practice.The role will require routine travel for onsite activities. Read less

The General Technician is responsible for executing all preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on the solar plant while ensuring all HSE procedures are followed. The General Technician supports the Electrical Technician in maintaining maximum availability and performance ratio of the plant, contributes to technical reports on plant events and supports root-cause analysis and plant optimisation projects under the guidance of the Site O&M Engineer.

Read less

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan, prepare for, manage and execute Preventive Maintenance activities on the solar plant, ensuring all HSE procedures are followed.

Activities include but are not limited to:

◦ 66 kV / 33 kV substation maintenance as per the annual maintenance schedule

◦ Inverter station maintenance as per the annual maintenance schedule

◦ String Combiner Box (SCB) maintenance as per the annual maintenance schedule

◦ Weather Monitoring Station (WMS) maintenance as per the annual maintenance schedule

◦ Soil Monitoring System maintenance as per the maintenance schedule

◦ Infrared (IR) scans of PV modules, SCBs, transformers and inverters

◦ Scheduled inspections of the substation, Auxiliary Control Rooms, SCBs, WMS and SMS

◦ Inspect, test, diagnose and maintain the CCTV and security system

2. Plan, prepare for, manage and execute Corrective Maintenance activities on the solar plant, ensuring all HSE procedures are followed.

Activities include but are not limited to:

◦ Respond to all alarms triggered on the solar plant

◦ Resolve all trips on the solar plant as soon as possible

◦ Attend to all breakdowns; perform fault finding/root-cause analysis and resolve, fix or replace faulty equipment with minimal energy loss

◦ Diagnose and replace faulty PV panels

◦ Diagnose, test, repair and/or replace cables, cable inter-connections, PV junction/string boxes, connectors and fuses in PV systems

◦ Diagnose, test, repair and/or replace transformers

◦ Diagnose, test, repair and/or replace 66 kV HV yard equipment

◦ Diagnose, repair and/or replace switchgear and control gear in PV systems

3. Apply root-cause analysis techniques on all major and recurring faults

4. Investigate technical failures and prepare formal technical reports

5. Generate Work Order (WO) requests for onsite intervention in the CMMS (IFS or equivalent)

6. Enforce HSE compliance with contractors in line with the Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Act and GEZL HSE Management System

7. Work with the Site O&M Engineer on plant optimisation (reliability and future CAPEX projects)

8. Perform standby duties

9. Train and mentor General Technicians and Interns

10. Interact with the Network Operator's Control Centre (ZESCO / LHPC NCC, as applicable) and Energy Regulation Board (ERB) as required

11. Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as needed

12. Record-keeping and management of spare-part movements in the CMMS

13. Report significant events to the Site O&M Engineer and Site Manager

14. Any other duties, as assigned by the Site O&M Engineer or Site Manager, in line with the role

Skills and Competencies

15. Able to troubleshoot and analyse data including following various types of process charts, schematics and single-line diagrams

16. Good understanding of integrated systems and how to apply effective fault-finding techniques in such systems

17. Very good written and oral communication skills

18. Well-organised and responsive in all communications including clear, concise emails; adept at writing technical reports and procedures

19. Good team player; able to balance team and individual responsibilities

20. Able to manage stress and high-pressure situations

21. Able to handle multiple work-streams, prioritise work and work effectively under limited supervision

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

* Minimum of a Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering required; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is an advantage

* Registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) at Engineering Technologist or Engineering Technician level (or eligible for immediate registration)

* Valid Wireman's Licence / appropriate ERB electrical authorisation is an advantage

* Minimum four (4) years' utility-scale power-plant or industry experience

* Experience in switching LV, MV and HV systems up to 66 kV is required

* Experience with lock-out / tag-out (LOTO) procedures

* Working knowledge of power-system protection

* SCADA: able to analyse data, investigate and report on trends

* Knowledge of/experience in SCADA, automation and process-control systems

* General ERP/CMMS experience (IFS or similar)

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* A valid Zambian light-vehicle driver's licence is required

* Able to read and interpret single-line diagrams and schematics

* Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of LV and 33 kV cable, including DC cable systems, fault location and diagnostics is an advantage

* Working knowledge of PV plants is an advantage

* Cable jointing qualifications and experience is an advantage

* PLC troubleshooting and maintenance is an advantage

* Working knowledge of the Zambia ERB Grid Code and the Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Act is an advantage

* Zambian citizenship or valid right to work in the Republic of Zambia is required

Read less