Job title

Rig Mechanic

Company

Fema Mining and Drilling Limited

Department

Maintenance / Technical Services

Reports to

Maintenance Supervisor / Fleet Manager

Location

Geita, Tanzania

Job summary

Fema Mining and Drilling Limited is seeking a skilled and experienced Rig Mechanic to join its team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and servicing of drilling rigs and other heavy mining equipment to ensure maximum uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate must have strong technical expertise in drilling rigs and broad knowledge of various types of heavy mining equipment.

Key responsibilities

The Rig Mechanic will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on drilling rigs, including surface and underground rigs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on rigs and heavy equipment.
• Service, repair, and overhaul engines, transmissions, compressors, mud pumps, drawworks, rotary tables, and other rig components.
• Carry out repairs on other heavy mining equipment, including:

Excavators

Bulldozers

Wheel loaders

Dump trucks

Graders

Drill support vehicles

Ancillary equipment

• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards, and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety standards, company policies, and OEM guidelines.
• Collaborate with drilling operators and supervisors to minimize equipment downtime.
• Support breakdown repairs during shifts, including after-hours when required.
• Participate in equipment mobilization and demobilization activities.
• Train and mentor junior technicians when necessary.

Required qualifications and experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

education

Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Rig Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the mining industry.

Proven hands-on experience working on drilling rigs, such as:

Atlas Copco

Sandvik

Boart Longyear

Or equivalent equipment

Strong knowledge of other heavy mining equipment is mandatory, including:

Caterpillar

Komatsu

Volvo

Hitachi

Liebherr machinery

Experience with hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and air compressors is essential.

Key skills and competencies

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and competencies:

• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, including:

PPE

Lock-Out/Tag-Out

Permit to Work systems

• Good command of English and/or Swahili.
• Ability to work independently in remote mining sites with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit and able to work in harsh mining environments.
• Valid driving license is an added advantage.

What the company offers

Fema Mining and Drilling Limited offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with modern mining equipment.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Accommodation and meals on site, where applicable.
• Medical insurance and other statutory benefits.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on drilling rigs, including surface and underground rigs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on rigs and heavy equipment.
• Service, repair, and overhaul engines, transmissions, compressors, mud pumps, drawworks, rotary tables, and other rig components.
• Carry out repairs on other heavy mining equipment, including: Excavators, Bulldozers, Wheel loaders, Dump trucks, Graders, Drill support vehicles, Ancillary equipment
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards, and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety standards, company policies, and OEM guidelines.
• Collaborate with drilling operators and supervisors to minimize equipment downtime.
• Support breakdown repairs during shifts, including after-hours when required.
• Participate in equipment mobilization and demobilization activities.
• Train and mentor junior technicians when necessary.

• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, including: PPE, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Permit to Work systems
• Good command of English and/or Swahili.
• Ability to work independently in remote mining sites with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit and able to work in harsh mining environments.
• Valid driving license is an added advantage.

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Rig Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the mining industry.
• Proven hands-on experience working on drilling rigs, such as: Atlas Copco, Sandvik, Boart Longyear, Or equivalent equipment
• Strong knowledge of other heavy mining equipment is mandatory, including: Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, Liebherr machinery
• Experience with hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and air compressors is essential.