LR_Chief Maintenance Officer (402393)

Job Title

Strategic Leadership - Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AML's maintenance strategy and asset management framework.
• Establish long-term maintenance plans aligned with corporate and operational objectives.
• Lead the transformation of maintenance practices through reliability-centered maintenance and predictive maintenance programs.
• Provide expert technical guidance to executive leadership on asset optimization and lifecycle management.
• Direct all mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, facilities and infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and operational reliability across all sites.
• Oversee preventative, corrective, predictive and shutdown maintenance programs.
• Monitor asset condition and implement interventions to improve performance and longevity.
• Develop, manage and control annual maintenance budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising safety or operational performance.
• Monitor expenditure, maintenance costs, and asset lifecycle costs.
• Ensure effective management of maintenance contracts and service providers.
• Lead and develop maintenance teams across all operational locations.
• Coach, mentor, and build succession plans for national employees.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and high-performance culture.
• Ensure workforce competency through training and development initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Promote a zero-harm safety culture within all maintenance operations.
• Lead investigations into major maintenance-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, safety and quality management systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Projects, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, HR and HS&E teams.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Provide regular maintenance performance reports to executive management.
• Drive reliability improvement projects and maintenance excellence programs.
• Implement KPIs and benchmarking practices aligned with international standards.
• Champion innovation, digitalization, and adoption of modern maintenance technologies.

Qualifications / Experience / Technical Knowledge

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field preferred.

Professional Certifications (Advantageous)

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Asset Management Certification (ISO 55000-related).

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience.
• At least 10 years in senior maintenance management positions within mining, heavy industry, steel, rail, port, energy or large industrial operations.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• International and expatriate experience in developing countries highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing large maintenance budgets and complex assets.

Technical Knowledge

• Asset management principles and systems.
• Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance methodologies.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Condition Monitoring Technologies.
• Mobile and fixed plant maintenance.
• Utilities and infrastructure maintenance.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Budgeting and cost control methodologies.
• Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.

Core Competencies / Skills

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Change Management
• Team Development
• Decision Making
• Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Competencies

• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• Asset Reliability Management
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Performance Management
• Contract Management
• Project Oversight
• Business Competencies
• Financial Acumen
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Resource Optimization
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Executive-level communication.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Presentation and reporting skills.
• Cross-cultural communication capability.

Personal Qualities / Behavioral Traits

• Strong integrity and professionalism.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Safety-focused leader.
• High accountability and ownership.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Adaptable and culturally sensitive.
• Influential and collaborative.
• Innovative and forward-thinking.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.
• Committed to coaching and developing others.

Working Conditions

• Based across AML’s Liberian operations in Monrovia, Buchanan, Greenhill and Yekepa.
• Frequent travel between operational sites required.
• Work in industrial, mining, rail, port and office environments.
• Work outside normal business hours during major shutdowns, emergencies or critical operational requirements.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions, machinery, heavy equipment, noise, dust and changing weather conditions.
• Compliance with all site access, medical fitness and PPE requirements is mandatory.

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, standards and procedures.
• Participate in health, safety and environment training programs to understand potential hazards, safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Report any health, safety and environmental concerns, incidents or near misses promptly to the designated supervisor or safety officer.
• Assist in identifying workplace hazards & participate in risk assessments to minimize risks to personal health & safety.
• Wear appropriate PPE as required for specific tasks / environments and ensure that it is maintained & used correctly.
• Be familiar with emergency response procedures, evacuation routes, assembly points and first aid protocols.
• Follow established safe work practices and procedures to prevent accidents, injuries or illnesses.
• Operate machinery, tools and equipment safely, following manufacturer's instructions and the AML safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to reduce hazards and prevent accidents.
• Promote a culture of health and safety awareness among coworkers by encouraging safe behaviors and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Participate in health and safety committees or meetings as required, providing input and suggestions for improving workplace safety.
• Keep accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities as required by company policy and regulations.

Environment

• Oversee and monitor the environmental performance of your department's functions, ensuring high levels of awareness and compliance with company environmental policies and relevant environmental laws.
• Regularly review environmental performance metrics and indicators to track progress, identify trends and address areas for improvement.
• Ensure all environmental incidents are reported promptly and investigated thoroughly in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Uphold a culture of environmental responsibility and compliance within the organization by setting clear expectations for incident reporting and response at all levels.
• Collaborate with the Environment team to identify opportunities for environmental improvement and develop strategic programs to enhance sustainability practices.