Head Maintenance (Core & RC Drilling)

Purpose of the Role 
To lead and manage all maintenance activities for core and reverse circulation (RC) drilling equipment, compressors, boosters, and associated support systems to ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, operational efficiency, and minimum unplanned downtime.

Job Responsibilities (KRA)
·        Ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, operational efficiency, and minimum downtime.

·        Develop and implement preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance programs.

·        Lead troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and diesel engine systems.

·        Oversee the maintenance of compressors, boosters, mud pumps, hydraulic power packs, rotary heads, feed systems, and auxiliary equipment.

·        Monitor equipment condition, component wear, and performance to identify potential failures before major breakdowns occur.

·        Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules and breakdown response in coordination with Drilling Supervisors and Drillers.

·        Lead maintenance support for rig mobilization, demobilization, mast erection, commissioning, and drilling setup activities.

·        Manage maintenance teams and ensure effective coordination with Drilling, HSE, Procurement, Stores, OEM suppliers, and workshop personnel.

·        Ensure proper control and utilization of critical spare parts, maintenance resources, and repair costs.

·        Ensure compliance with company HSE procedures, OEM standards, and approved maintenance procedures.

·        Ensure maintenance records, inspection checklists, equipment history, and daily maintenance reports are properly maintained.

·        Conduct failure investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring failures and unplanned downtime.

·        Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, cost control, and operational performance.

·        Ensure all replacement parts, repairs, and maintenance work meet required technical and quality standards.

·        Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance teams working in remote mining and exploration environments.

·        Maintain working knowledge of major Core and RC drilling equipment, compressors, boosters, and drilling systems, including equipment from manufacturers such as Epiroc, Atlas Copco, Sandvik, Schramm, UDR, PRD, and EDM.

• Responsible for creating maintenance item codes, raising and managing purchase requisitions (PRs/indents), and coordinating the timely issuance of required spare parts and maintenance items to ensure uninterrupted drilling operations

Job Requirements (KPI)
·        Must be able to demonstrate ability to work independently and effectively in remote mining and exploration environments.

·        Diploma / B Tech Mechanical Engineering

·        Minimum of 15 to 20 years combined experience in Core and RC drilling equipment maintenance.

·        Background in mining exploration drilling, heavy equipment maintenance, hydraulic systems, RC drilling rigs, core drilling rigs and diesel engines.

·        Familiar with RC drilling rigs, Core drilling rigs, compressors, boosters, mud pumps, and hydraulic systems.

·        High level of troubleshooting skills in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and drilling systems.

·        Excellent written skill in computer and oral communication skills for effective coordination with drilling and maintenance teams.