Maintenance Trainer (Mashonaland West)

About EPSA:

We are a global family-owned business with over 60 years in the mining, civil and earth moving industry operating in several countries throughout the world.

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team.

Position: Maintenance Trainer.

We are seeking for an experienced Maintenance Trainer to join our team in Mashonaland West (Zimbabwe).

Responsibilities:

Training & Competency Development

• Deliver practical and theoretical training programs for maintenance personnel, covering mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and auxiliary systems on heavy mining equipment.

• Conduct skills assessments to verify competency and identify training needs.

• Support onboarding of new maintenance employees and upskilling of existing staff.

• Develop structured training plans and schedules aligned with site maintenance objectives.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records, assessment forms, and certification documentation.

• Provide hands-on coaching in workshop and field environments.

Technical Maintenance Excellence

• Ensure trainees understand and can correctly perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to OEM standards.

• Train personnel on troubleshooting techniques, component replacement, and root cause analysis.

• Reinforce proper use of tools, maintenance procedures, and quality control checks.

• Support the implementation of standard maintenance practices to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance processes and reliability programs.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce adherence to safety procedures during all training and maintenance activities.

• Deliver training on hazard identification, LOTO (Lock Out–Tag Out), safe lifting, and proper use of PPE.

• Ensure trainees are competent and authorized to work on equipment safely.

• Report and address unsafe practices observed during training sessions.

• Support incident investigations involving maintenance errors or unsafe work practices.

Coordination & Support

• Work closely with Maintenance Supervisors, Planners, and Operations teams to align training content with site priorities and equipment needs.

• Assist in developing and updating maintenance manuals, SOPs, and competency standards.

• Participate in daily maintenance meetings and provide feedback on team skill development.

• Support the introduction of new equipment models and technologies through targeted training sessions.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering.

• Recognized Trainer or Technical Instructor certification (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance of heavy mining or earthmoving equipment or relevant experience with EPSA Group.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

• Familiarity with OEM standards (e.g., Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr, Volvo).

• Proven experience in training and competency assessment.

• OEM technical training certifications or factory training background.

• Experience in simulator-based or structured training programs.

• Knowledge of CMMS or maintenance planning systems (e.g., SAP, Pragma, or similar).

• Certification in adult learning methodologies or training-of-trainers (TOT).

• First aid or HSE-related training certifications.

• Experience in remote mining or contractor environments.

What we offer

• Job stability.

• Attractive salary.