Mechanical Coordinator

JOB VACANCY:

MECHANICAL COORDINATOR

ABOUT US

FG Gold Limited has been awarded the Baomahun Gold concession project located in Valunia Chiefdom, Bo District, and is currently in the development phase. To support this project development, FG Gold Limited is seeking a qualified individual to fill the vacant position of Mechanical Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mechanical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating mechanical maintenance activities for the processing plant during the construction, commissioning, start-up and operational phases of the Greenfield gold mining project.

The role ensures that work on fixed plant mechanical equipment is effectively coordinated, resourced, executed and recorded to maximise equipment availability and support safe, cost-effective production.

The Mechanical Coordinator will coordinate supervisors, tradespeople and contractors, apply robust work management and CMMS practices, develop national employees, and drive continuous improvement using industry best practice.

The position plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness before plant commissioning while supporting the transition into a high-performing gold processing operation.

• Coordinate daily and weekly mechanical maintenance work with Supervisors, Planners and Operations to meet the maintenance plan. Ensure preventive, predictive and breakdown work on crushers, SAG and ball mills, pumps, thickeners, screens, conveyors, gearboxes, slurry and reagent systems is executed safely and to standard.
• Support maintenance planning with accurate job scopes, task lists, durations and resource requirements. Ensure work orders, failure codes and equipment history are recorded accurately in the CMMS and Pronto ERP.
• Coordinate planned shutdown scope, resources and execution within the discipline. Coordinate contractor work, resources and compliance with agreed scope, quality and safety requirements.
• Assist with preparation of the maintenance budget and monitor labour, material and contractor costs. Work with Supply Chain and Warehouse to specify, stock and issue critical spares and consumables.
• Lead and coach Supervisors and teams, and support skills transfer and local employee development. Monitor performance against KPIs including availability, schedule compliance, backlog and repeat failures.
• Promote Zero Harm principles and safe work practices, including Permit to Work, isolation and lock-out procedures. Ensure work complies with statutory safety requirements and environmental regulations.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Educational Background:

Mechanical, Millwright or Fitting Trade Certificate. National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in mechanical maintenance, with strong work management, contractor coordination, CMMS and safety leadership experience.
• Previous experience in a Greenfield mining project, commissioning or operational readiness environment.
• Experience with crushers, SAG and ball mills, pumps, thickeners, screens, conveyors, gearboxes, slurry and reagent systems.
• Desirable: experience in large-scale gold mining operations and contractor management.

Technical Skills:

• Gold processing plant mechanical equipment
• Mills, crushers, pumps and conveyors
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Fault diagnosis and repair
• Shutdown planning and execution
• Mechanical drawings and OEM standards
• CMMS systems and Pronto ERP
• Mining safety legislation and risk management
• Leadership, planning and organising
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Languages:

Fluency in English.

Physical Requirements:

• Site-based Greenfield mining project; remote mine location.
• Roster-based employment.
• Workshop and plant environments with exposure to noise, dust, heat and working at height.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours during shutdowns, breakdowns and commissioning activities.
• Frequent interaction with operational, maintenance and project teams.

HOW TO APPLY?

You can submit your application, along with your most recent curriculum vitae, via email to [email protected], ensuring the subject line includes the job title: MECHANICAL COORDINATOR Alternatively, you may deliver a hard copy of your application and CV to the application box located at our FG Gold project site. The deadline for submission is November 27th 2026.

FG Gold is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.