Senior Plant Mechanical Superintendent

Sierra Leone | Mining Operation We are recruiting for a Senior Superintendent – Process Plant to join a large-scale mining operation in Sierra Leone. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving plant performance, developing teams, and ensuring world-class maintenance and engineering standards across a complex processing environment. What you’ll lead: Direct, train, and develop expat and national teams to deliver to OEM and best industry standards Drive plant reliability, uptime, and maintenance compliance Lead maintenance planning and execution across critical plant equipment Support Engineering Manager with technical, production, and process decisions Run continuous improvement programmes across the operation Solve complex engineering challenges in a high-performance environment Drive KPIs, incident management, and reporting standards Leadership impact: Build and lead a high-performing, safety-focused team Drive accountability, performance, and operational excellence Develop strong local capability through training and coaching Continuously improve systems, processes, and plant output Your environment: Heavy process plant including: Crushers, SAG mills, conveyors, pumps Materials handling and plant installations Multi-cultural, international workforce Fast-paced, performance-driven mining operation What we’re looking for: Mechanical Engineering degree 15+ years’ experience in process plant / mining / extractives Strong expertise in fixed plant maintenance and reliability Proven leadership experience (10+ years preferred) Solid understanding of OEM standards and engineering best practices Strong financial, technical, and stakeholder management skills Experience working in remote or international environments