Mobile Crusher Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Mobile Crusher Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Uganda
Benefits: Housing, Transport, Medical Cover, Leave
Job Summary
Our client seeks an experienced Mobile Crusher Equipment Maintenance Mechanic to lead and manage the maintenance operations of a busy quarry site, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, safety compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned mechanical professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in servicing, repairing, and overhauling quarry machinery especially mobile crushers in high-output environments (5,000–10,000 tons per day).
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs, allocating 50% focus on mobile crusher (Power Screen) and 50% on drilling rigs, excavators, wheel loaders, tipper trucks, generators, and related accessories

• Overhaul, repair, and refurbish major components to extend machine life and optimize performance.
• Commission new machinery and ensure proper integration into quarry operations.
• Maintain organized documentation for all maintenance activities and apply data analysis to drive continuous improvement.
Quarry Operations Support
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery for drilling, blasting, crushing, loading/offloading, and hauling materials.
• Monitor weighing processes and enforce safe haulage practices.
• Support production teams in achieving throughput targets while minimizing downtime.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
• Implement and enforce HSE protocols, including risk assessments, emergency response, incident management, and permit-to-work systems.
• Promote a safety-first culture within the maintenance and operations teams.
Leadership & Team Development
• Supervise, mentor, and coach a team of mechanics and technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
• Plan, organize, and execute maintenance activities efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manage maintenance budgets and control costs effectively.
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Training
• Completed secondary school education.
• Certificate or certification in Mechanical, Automotive, or Plant Mechanics from a recognized technical institution or major dealership training school (minimum 3-year apprenticeship program).
Experience
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in quarry/mine operations (preferably in a multicultural environment) with high daily throughput (5,000–10,000 tons).
• Proven expertise in maintaining and repairing of Mobile crushers
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a comprehensive maintenance function.
• Candidates from the East African Community are kindly encouraged to apply.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure while delivering quality results.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with all operational procedures.

BENEFITS: Housing, Transport, Medical cover, Leave.