Powerhouse Maintenance Manager (Expatriate)

About the role

The Powerhouse Maintenance Manager oversees mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls maintenance within the powerhouse, ensuring safe and efficient operations at the Fekola Gold Project in Mali. The role includes leading maintenance personnel, planning routine maintenance, managing spare parts, and coordinating emergency repairs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems to ensure safe, reliable and efficient powerhouse operations.
• Plan and manage preventive, predictive, corrective and major outage maintenance, keeping work on schedule and within budget.
• Improve equipment reliability and plant performance by monitoring results, reducing unplanned downtime and driving continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Manage spare parts, materials, tools and inventory to support maintenance needs and minimise operational disruptions.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements, including inspections, risk controls and work permits.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, monitor costs and identify cost‑effective solutions.
• Lead, develop and support the maintenance team through clear assignments, performance feedback and training.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and decision‑making during breakdowns, emergencies and periods of high workload.

Required profile

• Recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or diploma.
• Minimum 10 years experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, with a track record of continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• At least 3 years experience in workshop/maintenance tool machining.
• Multi‑disciplinary experience in mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation fields.
• Knowledge of HFO/diesel power‑plant maintenance planning and execution.
• Ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Instrumentation and control systems
• HFO/diesel power‑plant maintenance planning
• Reading mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, logic diagrams and P&IDs
• Writing maintenance procedures, work requests and purchase requisitions

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package, salary commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents.