Maintenance planner at Fema Mining and Drilling Limited

Job description

Position: Maintenance Planner
Company: Fema Mining and Drilling Limited
Department: Maintenance / Technical Services
Location: Geita, Tanzania
Reports To: Project Superintendent
Job Type: Full-time

Job summary

Fema Mining and Drilling Limited is seeking a highly organized and technically competent Maintenance Planner to join our team. The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for mining equipment, drilling rigs, and support machinery to ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, and operational efficiency while minimizing downtime and costs.

Key responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules (preventive, predictive, and corrective) for all heavy mining equipment, drill rigs, vehicles, and plant machinery.
Create work orders, job plans, and maintenance procedures in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors, Technicians, Operations teams, and external contractors to ensure timely execution of maintenance activities.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans and forecasts.
Analyze equipment history, failure data, and performance trends to optimize maintenance strategies.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards, OEM recommendations, and company policies.
Manage spare parts inventory by identifying critical spares, minimum stock levels, and procurement needs.
Track maintenance KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, and backlog.
Participate in shutdown planning and major overhauls for drilling and mining equipment.
Liaise with suppliers and service providers for technical support and spare parts sourcing.
Continuously improve maintenance planning processes and implement best practices.

Qualifications and experience

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in maintenance planning, preferably in the mining, drilling, or heavy equipment industry.
Proven experience working with heavy mobile equipment (excavators, dump trucks, drill rigs, dozers, etc.).
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto, Fiix, or similar).
Certification in Maintenance Planning or Reliability Engineering (e.g., CMRP) will be an added advantage.

Skills and competencies

Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Good understanding of mining equipment maintenance practices and reliability principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and CMMS software.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and OEM specifications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Knowledge of safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
High level of integrity and attention to detail.

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Medical insurance and other staff welfare benefits.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth in a growing mining company.
Dynamic and challenging work environment in the mining sector.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their detailed CV, cover letter, and copies of relevant certificates to: hr@fema-mining.co.tz with the subject line “Application for Maintenance Planner”.

Application Deadline: 09TH October, 2026

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