Maintenance Planning Engineer - Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited

Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd. (CNML) is a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., which is duly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). CNML is developing its’ primary asset located in the Upper East Region of Ghana with a strategic vision to build a world-leading, highly valuable and responsible world-class gold mining enterprise.

Location: Cardinal Namdini Site, Bolgatanga, Upper East 

Section/ Unit: Mechanical 

Department: Engineering & Projects 

Job reports to: Superintendent - Engineering & Maintenance 

Direct Reports: Contractors, Engineers and Supervisors

Job Purpose

To plan and coordinate all maintenance activities within the Cardinal Namdini Mine, ensuring optimal equipment availability and reliability while minimizing production downtime. The Maintenance Planner facilitates communication between production and maintenance departments, manages maintenance schedules, and ensures all activities are performed safely, cost-effectively, and in compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and update preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure continuous and efficient operation of plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all maintenance activities.
• Prepare detailed maintenance plans, work orders, and job packs including manpower, tools, spare parts, and safety requirements and to ensure the operating contractor complies.
• Coordinate with the operating contractor and monitor execution of planned maintenance activities to minimize unplanned downtime and production disruptions.
• Maintain and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) SAP to ensure accurate tracking of equipment history and performance.
• Analyze equipment failure trends and root causes to recommend improvements in maintenance practices and equipment design.
• Supports shutdown and turnaround planning by developing comprehensive scopes of work, schedules, and resource plans.
• Collaborates with operations, engineering, and procurement teams to align maintenance priorities with production goals and to ensure it is within the allotted budget.
• Tracks and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, maintenance backlog, and cost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance effectiveness and reduce operational risks
• Perform any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Company as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum qualification (s)

• HND or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minerals Commission Inspecting Engineer Certificate of Competency.
• Member of the Ghana Institute of Engineering (GhIE) will be an advantage. 

Experience (Minimum)

• 5 years of relevant experience in maintenance planning within a mineral processing, mining, or heavy industrial environment.
• Hands-on exposure to gold processing plant equipment such as crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, thickeners, and CIL/CIP systems is often essential.
• Proficiency in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP, Pronto, or Maximo. 

Knowledge (In-depth)

• Mechanical and Electrical Equipment: Detailed knowledge of key equipment like crushers, SAG/ball mills, pumps, agitators, thickeners, screens, conveyors, gearboxes, and electric motors, including their failure modes and maintenance requirements
• Maintenance Strategies: Expertise in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices, as well as condition-based and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Planning and Scheduling Techniques: Advanced knowledge of job planning, resource allocation, backlog management, shutdown/turnaround planning, and critical path analysis using tools like MS Project or Primavera.
• Reliability and Root Cause Analysis: Proficiency in techniques such as RCA, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and equipment performance analysis to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Standards: Strong familiarity with safety regulations, risk assessments (e.g., JSA, HAZOP), and environmental compliance in a mining or processing plant setting.
• Inventory and Spare Parts Management: Knowledge of spare parts planning, inventory control, lead times, and interfacing with procurement to ensure availability of critical components.
• Maintenance Budgeting and Cost Control: Understanding of cost estimation, tracking maintenance expenditures, and supporting cost-effective decision-making. 

Skills

• Budget preparation and report writing skills
• Proficient Primavera P6 user, MS Project, Excel and word document
• Supervisory skills and good contractor management skills
• Exceptional time management skills with ability to meet all specified deadlines
• Ability to coordinate work effectively with other internal divisions.
• Pro-active self-starter with the ability to fit into the site culture seamlessly.
• A good team player with collaborative mindset.

Leadership and behavioral attributes 

• Proven ability to lead and motivate large, multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams
• Strong analytical thinking and rapid decision-making in high-pressure operational environments
• Must show a high level of integrity
• Must maintain professionalism
• Ability to plan strategically
• Must exhibit dedication and commitment to duty
• Results-oriented (achieving results)

Special conditions or requirements of the Job 

• Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required
• Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential
• Extended working hours involved
• Ability to work under intense pressure and extreme deadline
• Stringent deadlines
• High volume work
• Routine / non-routine duties
• Medically fit for the position and environment

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