Reference No. LB02 **Reference Number**: LB02 **Job Description: Our client, a leading global mining company with a focus on gemstones is looking for a Head of Engineering in the region of Colombia. The incumbent will be responsible for engineering and maintenance services to ensure operational reliability. You will report to the Managing Director. **Responsibilities: - Engineering and maintenance services to achieve maximum financial benefit from the plant’s capital expenditures, Mining Machinery and Wash Plant, Maintenance expenditures, production equipment and fixed assets. - Manage Engineering and Maintenance services and ensure operational reliability. - Ensure 5S compliance, create and manage overhaul schedules for sustained performance. - Develop, monitor and ensure timely completion of plant goals/action plans, both short and long term. - Assist Head of Mining in making operational improvements to reduce costs and to increase productivity. - Utilize new technology and Lean Manufacturing principals and processes to maximize efficiency. - Plan, manage and execute capital asset program in compliance with Operating Plan and established policy. - Promote development cost saving initiatives (CSIs) including management of utilities and equipment. - Provide the day-to-day operational leadership for mechanics, electricians, technical crafts and associated personnel. - Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, evaluate, train, coach and discipline with corrective action as needed. - Ensure the adherence to Safety policies, practices, and procedures. - Manage union grievances for effective outcomes. - Ensure production of a quality product in compliance with Safety, local Country guidelines. Ensure all regulatory compliance as applicable. - Compliance to environmental commitments **Requirements**: - Bachelor’s Degree in mining Machinery/Mechanical Engineering. - Minimum 8- 10 years exp. in maintenance of HEMM (Underground) and Plant, out of which minimum of 5 years as a functional head for Maintenance. - Experience of leading teams in new project sites to achieve production efficiency. - Experience in liaising, managing, influencing and negotiating with government authorities, vendors, contractors. - Expertise in project operations. - Spanish/English speaking with excellent communications skills (both written and verbally). **Benefits and Contractual information**: - Market related and competitive salary. - Discretionary Bonus based on performance. - 63 calendar days holiday. - Single status lodging and boarding provided by company. - 3 flight tickets in a year. - Group Accident Insurance policy. **Lucia Baeza** Recruitment Consultant **CA Mining