Technician - Mechanic

About BIA

BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. The Group operates in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1200 enthusiastic employees.

Summary

To be based at the BIA site in Lumwana.

To perform safe, effective, and efficient maintenance, diagnostic, repair, assembly, and planned component replacement (PCR) activities on equipment and systems in accordance with OEM standards and company procedures.

What will be your responsibilities?

Field Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and overhauls on equipment in accordance with OEM standards and company procedures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, availability, and optimum performance when required.
• Erect, configure, commission, modify, and repair equipment in line with approved shop manuals and repair processes.
• Accurately identify faults, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Complete service reports, job cards, inspection sheets, and other documentation in accordance with company requirements.
• Follow work instructions, planning schedules, and maintenance plans to ensure timely task execution.
• Support component changeouts, machine rebuilds, shutdowns, and field service campaigns as required.

Customer & Brand Representation

• Act as a professional ambassador of BIA at all customer sites and during all interactions with customers.
• Represent and uphold BIA's values, standards, and reputation always.

Safety (HSE)

• Maintain safe working conditions.
• Protect company assets and equipment.
• Safeguard the environment.
• Comply with HSE procedures.
• Identify and report safety concerns.
• Recommend corrective actions.
• Attend HSE events.
• Exercise stop-work authority when required.
• Use PPE correctly.
• Always act responsibly.

Who are we looking for?

• Craft Certificate/Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair, Mechanical Engineering, Auto Electrical/Mechanical, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in mining or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Experience on Komatsu, or similar equipment.
• Valid driver's licence/ Operator certificate (added advantage).

What's in it for you?

• A permanent contract
• A competitive salary and an interesting package of extra-legal benefits
• A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit
• Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company
• Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program
• In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function