AUMS Maintenance Trainers Senegal

AUMS is part of the Perenti group of companies and is a specialist underground contract mining services business operating across Africa. The business combines a world class workforce with an extensive fleet of specialist underground mining equipment. 

Take your underground mining career global with African Underground Mining Services AUMS. Join a high-performing team on a long-term international assignment, offering excellent pay, FIFO lifestyle, and the opportunity to work on a major West African gold operation.

We are seeking experienced underground Maintenance Trainers to work on a 6:3 roster at our newly appointed Project in Senegal, West Africa. With a strong focus on training the national workforce. This challenging and rewarding role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career and work alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

Located in West Africa, our client is a large-scale gold mining operation with a strong focus on safety, production performance, and workforce development. Candidates will be working in a multicultural environment with a mix of expatriate and national employees, supporting ongoing underground expansion and production targets

Duties involved in the role:

• Carry out scheduled servicing to mobile equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with procedures, regulations, and the relevant service sheets.
• Mentoring, Coaching and Developing National trades personnel.
• Utilise skill and experience to create minimum downtime on machinery.
• Ensure correct recording and reporting of maintenance is achieved.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in workshop and working areas at all times.
• Read and interpret Service and Spare parts manuals.
• Report all equipment faults to the Maintenance Foreman for scheduling into the workshop weekly planning.  

Our ideal candidate background includes

• Strong background in underground hard rock mining (essential)
• At least 5 years post apprenticeship experience working within the underground mining industry on large mobile equipment.
• Trade Certification III or IV in Heavy Diesel Equipment.

• Strong background working with latest generation SANDVIK, CAT and Atlas underground mobile equipment and associated automation systems.
• High degree of knowledge and skill in troubleshooting problems on electric hydraulic drilling equipment.
• Self-starter who will work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent service and maintenance approach to the job.
• Manual Drivers Licence and the ability to obtain an International Driver’s Licence.

• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Experience in Africa or other developing regions highly regarded
• Ability to adapt to rostered expatriate lifestyle Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven experience training personnel to a high standard.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with AUMS values and ‘can do’ attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive, and targeted remuneration package.

Recruitment Process

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Senegalese candidates. If you are a Senegalese national and your application is successful, you will be employed under national employment conditions; FIFO conditions will therefore not apply. We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.

A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in Africa. If you are interested in being a part of a world class operation that has an exciting future, then we want to hear from you. 

NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted.