Engineering Mechanic

About the Company

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a tin mining company located in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province, Rwanda. The company is recruiting competent, qualified, and experienced staff for various positions.

Position Overview

Job Title: Engineering Mechanic

Grade: C1

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Works Closely With: Maintenance Team Leader, Maintenance Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Storekeeper, Data Administrator, Production Team

Job Brief

The Engineering Mechanic is a multi-discipline technician responsible for performing a broad range of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, auto-electrical, fabrication, and installation tasks across the engineering function. The role complements specialist Maintenance Mechanics by providing flexible, cross-trade support for repairs, modifications, new installations, equipment relocations, structural fitting work, and ad-hoc engineering tasks spanning multiple disciplines. The position requires versatility, a strong safety orientation, and the ability to work effectively across mining machinery, fixed plants, and workshop environments.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Discipline Maintenance and Repair:

• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and auto-electrical repairs on mining machinery, vehicles, and fixed plant equipment as required
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks alongside Maintenance Mechanics, contributing to the execution of the Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PMS)
• Diagnose multi-system failures spanning mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical disciplines, and execute integrated repairs
• Support specialist trades (welders, machinists, electricians) on jobs requiring cross-trade coordination

Installation, Modification, and Commissioning:

• Install new equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure on site under the direction of the Team Leader or Maintenance Supervisor