Mining Technical Manager – South Africa

BP Retail UK

South Africa
Fully remote
18-20 years technical leadership in mining
Mechanical or chemical engineering degree
Expertise in mining equipment lubrication
BP Retail UK is seeking a Mining Technical Manager for South Africa, responsible for providing technical support and advice to mining customers, ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mining equipment maintenance and lubrication, alongside strong leadership and technical expertise

Job Summary

  • The Mining Technical Manager acts as a technology ambassador to secure partnerships and drive growth for Castrol's mining customers in South Africa.
  • This role requires leading the creation of a technical services roadmap while providing front-line support, troubleshooting, and coaching for distributors and key accounts.
  • Candidates must possess extensive experience in reliability engineering and be willing to travel up to 75% to conduct onsite inspections and manage complex field trials.

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BP Retail UK is seeking a Mining Technical Manager for South Africa, responsible for providing technical support and advice to mining customers, ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mining equipment maintenance and lubrication, alongside strong leadership and technical expertise.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 18-20 years technical leadership in mining
  • Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree
  • Expertise in mining equipment lubrication
  • Reliability engineering and condition monitoring
  • 5+ years technical team leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
  • Experience with heavy mobile and fixed plant inspection
  • Ability to drive cross-functional alignment
  • Commitment to sustainability and responsible mining
  • High resilience and adaptability in field environments

Key Requirements

  • BSc or BEng in Mechanical, Chemical, or Mechatronics Engineering
  • Minimum 18-20 years of proven leadership in mining maintenance
  • Minimum 5 years of technical team leadership experience
  • Proven expertise in mining equipment lubrication and condition monitoring

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