Head of Section Mobile Maintenance

We are Boliden Tara Mines DAC.

Our purpose is to provide the metals essential to improve society for generations to come.

Our vision is to be the most climate friendly and respected metal provider in the world.

Our values are Care, Courage and Responsibility

Head of Section Mobile Maintenance.

Role: Head of Section Mobile Maintenance.

Company: Boliden Tara Mines

Location: Navan, County Meath

Full Time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen at Boliden Tara Mines DAC for a Head of Section Mobile Maintenance role to join our team in Navan, County Meath. As a leading mining operation, our purpose is to provide the metals essential to improve society for generations to come.

Our vision is to be the most climate-friendly and respected metal provider in the world, guided by our core values of Care, Courage, and Responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain the safe integrity of all Mobile Equipment & Systems to facilitate the achievement of the Mine Plan.

• Lead and Manage the Mobile Maintenance section according to management directives and goals.

• To maintain mobile equipment to the required availability at the best standard.

• To maximize the utilization of manpower and equipment in his charge.

• Effectively utilise the equipment and labour resources to achieve high levels of maintenance to support Mine production while maintaining a high standard of safety and employee relationships.

• Planning, organizing, and directing the Mine Mobile Maintenance section.

• Implementation and utilization of digital, automation and other new technology that will enhance productivity and safety.

• Emergency response planning for the area of responsibility.

• Making budgets and prognoses for the section.

• The use of OPEX and CAPEX finance models.

• Compile and analyse KPI reports.

• Ensuring all Mine Mobile team KPI’s are achieved and intervening when required to bring performance back within expectations.

• Support and coach direct reports including but not limited to performance management, disciplinary/grievance handling, and absenteeism/leave planning.

• Management and development of own personnel including but not limited to training/upskilling, new hire and succession planning.

• Management and development of new ways of working (pulse meetings, multiskilling, flexibility and value chain responsibility).

• Develop and update SOP’s and RAs for own section.

• Ensure all EHSQ targets are met and participate in day-to-day proactive EHS work.

• Manage the sections compliance with policies, instructions, and regulations (both Boliden internal and legislative).

• Other relevant duties as may be required from time to time

• Ability to maintain the Mine Mobile Fleet in a safe and functioning condition to allow Mine Production to achieve their targets.

• Utilisation of external resources when required – such activities must comply with all EHS and applicable legal requirements while ensuring that work is completed efficiently and within regulatory guidelines and projected deadlines.

• There will be a requirement for this position to be available outside of normal working hours. A formalized standby roster will be agreed with the immediate manager and communicated.

• Be a role model for Boliden’s core values demonstrate use of core values to drive continuous improvement).

• Implement and measure appropriate EHS systems.

• Responsible for the Mine Mobile Maintenance section, including but not limited to its long, short time planning, executing and reporting procedures, maintenance, costs, continuous improvement initiatives, HR and EHSQ.

• Participation in external, internal meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of gathering information and networking on Maintenance technology.

• Assist procurement during negotiations with suppliers and OEM’s.

• Deputise for the Manager of Mining as the need arises.

Skills, Competencies & Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent. alternative qualification.

• Accredited mechanical/mobile apprenticeship

• Significant experience, 10+ years, in a similar position in an underground base metal mine or similar heavy industrial