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Mechanical Engineer - Winders and Shafts - Zambia
Pillango Placements
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Zambia, Zambia
Location
Zambia
Posted
July 17, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
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A leading large-scale underground mining operation in Zambia requires a Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on leadership across shaft and winder systems on a 3β4 month contract. The role focuses on improving reliability, availability, and maintenance performance in a high-output production environment, with a structured FIFO rotation of 3 weeks on / 1 week off.
Duties/Key Responsibilities:
A leading large-scale underground mining operation in Zambia requires a Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on leadership across shaft and winder systems on a 3β4 month contract. The role focuses on improving reliability, availability, and maintenance performance in a high-output production environment, with a structured FIFO rotation of 3 weeks on / 1 week off.
Duties/Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee mechanical integrity of shaft and winder systems across multiple shafts
- Drive reliability and availability improvements through practical engineering interventions
- Optimise maintenance practices and support CMMS/SAP-based maintenance processes
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical leadership on site