Mechanical Coordinator

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 fixed processing plant at the operational Greenfield gold mine.

The role ensures mechanical equipment across all plant circuits is maintained to maximise availability and reliability, supporting safe, efficient production.

This role will coordinate preventive, predictive and corrective mechanical maintenance, and support continuous improvement using industry best practice.

The position plays a critical role in maintaining the mechanical integrity and reliability of the fixed processing plant.

• Coordinate preventive, predictive and corrective mechanical maintenance for the fixed processing plant; provide support and coordinate planned plant shutdown maintenance tasks; develop mechanical maintenance schedules for crushing, grinding, gravity, flotation, CIL/CIP, elution, carbon regeneration and tailings equipment; coordinate mechanical work with the Planning Coordinator to align with overall maintenance schedules; maintain accurate mechanical equipment records within the CMMS; allocate labour, tools, equipment, spares and contractor resources to approved maintenance work; provide technical guidance to supervisors, foremen, technicians and contractors.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults to minimise plant downtime; support reliability improvement initiatives, including analysis of failure trends and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) / Mean Time to Repair (MTTR); support the reliability coordinator in developing and coordinating corrective actions to eliminate repeat failures; recommend modifications that improve equipment safety, maintainability, reliability and life-cycle cost; manage critical spares holdings for mechanical equipment; liaise with OEM representatives on technical matters and warranty support.
• Participate in daily, weekly and monthly maintenance planning meetings; review planned work to confirm labour, permits, isolation requirements, tools, spares and technical information are available; work closely with maintenance planners to develop realistic schedules and job plans; prioritise maintenance work according to safety risk, equipment criticality, production impact and resource availability; coordinate schedule compliance and ensure incomplete work is properly recorded and rescheduled; review maintenance backlogs and support the elimination of overdue critical work; coordinate mechanical maintenance activities during planned plant shutdowns, including scope, priorities, resources, materials, timelines, work packs, lifting plans and isolation plans.
• Assist with preparation of the mechanical maintenance budget and cost estimates, and monitor expenditure against budget; coordinate mechanical contractor requirements and monitor contractor performance; promote Zero Harm principles and ensure mechanical maintenance plans comply with statutory safety requirements and environmental regulations; participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) development, Permit to Work processes, safety inspections and risk assessments; develop effective working relationships with Maintenance Planning, Processing Operations, Reliability Engineers, Contractors and the HSE Department.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Educational Background:

Holds a Mechanical Trade Certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years' mechanical maintenance experience in a gold or mineral processing plant.
• Experience with rotating and fixed mechanical equipment.
• Previous experience in a Greenfield mining project (desirable).

Technical Skills:

• Mechanical maintenance practices
• Reliability principles
• 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.
• Exposure to construction, commissioning and operational environments.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours during shutdowns, commissioning and critical activities.
• Frequent interaction with operational 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 September 11th  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.