Wanyou Mining Tanzania is a mining company involved in mineral exploration, extraction, and processing. The company operates the Mkange Graphite Processing Plant and is committed to maintaining high operational standards through skilled professionals, workplace safety, and reliable equipment maintenance.

Working at Wanyou Mining provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in one of Tanzania’s expanding mining projects while contributing to efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities or duties

The Excavator and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Mechanic will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing excavators, heavy-duty trucks, and other industrial machinery. The role ensures that hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and diesel engine systems operate safely and efficiently according to manufacturer specifications.

Qualifications or requirements 

Applicants should possess:

• High School Certificate or completion of a relevant vocational or technical training programme.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and heavy equipment powertrains.
• Good troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostic skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in demanding workshop and field environments.

Experience needed

Proven experience in heavy-duty vehicle or excavator maintenance.

Any other provided details 

Working with Wanyou Mining offers several benefits, including:

• Opportunity to work in Tanzania’s mining industry.
• Hands-on experience with modern heavy mining equipment.
• Professional growth in industrial maintenance and mining operations.
• Competitive working environment with experienced technical teams.
• Opportunity to develop practical mechanical and troubleshooting expertise.

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining excavators, heavy-duty trucks, and other mining equipment.
• Performing major and minor repairs on diesel engines, transmissions, driveline systems, and air brake systems.
• Carrying out preventive maintenance including oil changes, lubrication, inspections, and replacement of worn components.
• Repairing damaged structural components through welding and fabrication using electric welding equipment and oxy-acetylene cutting tools.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Maintaining spare parts inventory and preparing accurate maintenance and repair records.

• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults
• Repair and maintenance of excavators, heavy-duty trucks, and mining equipment
• Diesel engine repair
• Transmission repair
• Driveline system repair
• Air brake system repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Welding and fabrication
• Workplace safety compliance
• Hazardous material handling
• Spare parts inventory management
• Maintenance and repair record keeping
• Mechanical diagnostic skills

• High School Certificate or completion of a relevant vocational or technical training programme.
• Proven experience in heavy-duty vehicle or excavator maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and heavy equipment powertrains.
• Good troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostic skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in demanding workshop and field environments.
• A valid heavy-duty commercial driving licence (Class A or Class C) will be an added advantage.