Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Zambia | Engineering Job Opening
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer – Asset Reliability & Maintenance
Company: Lumwana Mining Company Limited
Location: Kalumbila, North-Western Province, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering & Maintenance Services
Industry: Mining, Heavy Equipment & Industrial Operations
About the Company
Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC) operates the Lumwana Mine in Zambia’s North-Western Province and is one of the country’s largest copper mining operations. The mine is recognized as one of Africa’s largest open-pit copper mines and plays a significant role in Zambia’s mining industry.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support equipment reliability, maintenance optimization, plant performance improvement, and engineering project execution across mining operations.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals searching for Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Zambia, Engineering Jobs in Kalumbila, and Mining Industry Jobs in Zambia.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Monitor equipment performance and reliability indicators.
- Lead root cause failure investigations and corrective action planning.
- Support maintenance shutdowns and plant overhauls.
- Manage engineering improvement projects from concept to completion.
- Review technical drawings and engineering specifications.
- Support procurement of critical mechanical components.
- Coordinate with operations teams to improve asset utilization.
- Implement reliability-centered maintenance programs.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.
- Prepare technical reports and maintenance performance analyses.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Contribute to asset management and equipment lifecycle planning.
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Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is advantageous.
- Additional qualifications in maintenance engineering or reliability management are desirable.
Experience Requirements
- 4–8 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experience in mining, manufacturing, processing plants, or heavy industry preferred.
- Knowledge of plant maintenance, heavy equipment systems, and industrial operations.
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Required Skills
- Reliability engineering.
- Mechanical troubleshooting.
- Equipment diagnostics.
- Maintenance planning.
- Condition monitoring.
- Technical report writing.
- Asset performance analysis.
- Project management.
- Risk assessment.
- Budget control.
- Engineering software proficiency.
- Continuous improvement methodologies.
Salary & Benefits
Monthly Salary: ZMW 34,000 – ZMW 60,000
Benefits include:
- Medical insurance.
- Pension contributions.
- Annual performance incentives.
- Housing assistance.
- Life insurance cover.
- Paid annual leave.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Professional development support.
Training & Development
The successful candidate will receive advanced training in:
- Equipment reliability management.
- Mechanical maintenance best practices.
- Predictive maintenance technologies.
- Engineering project management.
- Industrial safety systems.
- Continuous improvement frameworks.
- Asset optimization techniques.
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This role offers valuable exposure to industrial engineering, mining equipment maintenance, and engineering project execution within one of Zambia’s major mining operations. Lumwana Mining Company regularly recruits engineering professionals to support maintenance and operational excellence initiatives.
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Application Process
Interested applicants should submit:
- Updated CV/Resume.
- Cover Letter.
- Academic Certificates.
- Professional Engineering Certifications.
- Technical Training Records.
- Contact Details of Professional Referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for technical interviews and engineering assessments.
