LR_Chief Maintenance Officer (402393)

Strategic Leadership

• 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.

Maintenance 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.

Budget and Cost Management

• 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.

People Leadership

• 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.

Safety, Health, Environment and Compliance

• 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.

Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Operational Performance

• Equipment availability percentage.
• Asset reliability improvement.
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Reduction in unplanned downtime.

Financial Performance

• Maintenance budget adherence.
• Cost per operating hour / tonne.
• Asset lifecycle cost reduction.
• Procurement and contractor cost optimization.

Safety and Compliance

• Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs).
• Compliance with statutory inspections.
• Closure rate of maintenance safety actions.
• Maintenance audit compliance score.

Workforce Development

• Training completion rates.
• Nationalization and succession planning progress.
• Employee engagement and retention rates.

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.

1. Promote a culture of health and safety awareness among coworkers by encouraging safe behaviors and reporting unsafe conditions.
2. Participate in health and safety committees or meetings as required, providing input and suggestions for improving workplace safety.
3. 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.