Acid Plant Mechanical Fitter
2026-07-30T07:03:46+00:00
Lotus Africa Limited
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FULL_TIME
Kayelekera Uranium Mine, Karonga
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Professional Services
Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering
2026-08-07T17:00:00+00:00
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OVERVIEW:
Lotus Africa Limited seeks a qualified and motivated Acid Plant Mechanical Fitter to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems. The role supports plant reliability, minimizes downtime, and ensures safe, efficient operations in line with company standards.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- MSCE Certificate or equivalent (Higher Education an advantage)
- Qualified Fitter Trade Certificate from a recognized institution
- Hydraulic experience is an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years’ trade experience in a fixed/acid plant
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
DUTIES:
- Achieve zero safety incidents with strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols
- Maintain optimal uptime of engineering systems
- Ensure >80% planned maintenance ratio
- Complete and document 100% of job cards
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and reduce unplanned downtime
- Collaborate with supervisors to schedule routine and non routine maintenance
- Review job specifications, drawings, and procedures before execution
- Ensure correct tools, materials, and PPE are available and fit for use
- Identify potential failures and recommend long term corrective solutions
- Ensure mechanical equipment (crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, etc.) meets reliability standards
- Achieve zero safety incidents with strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols
- Maintain optimal uptime of engineering systems
- Ensure >80% planned maintenance ratio
- Complete and document 100% of job cards
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and reduce unplanned downtime
- Collaborate with supervisors to schedule routine and non routine maintenance
- Review job specifications, drawings, and procedures before execution
- Ensure correct tools, materials, and PPE are available and fit for use
- Identify potential failures and recommend long term corrective solutions
- Ensure mechanical equipment (crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, etc.) meets reliability standards
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Hydraulic experience
- MSCE Certificate or equivalent (Higher Education an advantage)
- Qualified Fitter Trade Certificate from a recognized institution
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Vacancy title:
Acid Plant Mechanical Fitter
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Lotus Africa Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 7 2026
Duty Station:
Kayelekera Uranium Mine, Karonga | Lilongwe
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
OVERVIEW:
Lotus Africa Limited seeks a qualified and motivated Acid Plant Mechanical Fitter to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems. The role supports plant reliability, minimizes downtime, and ensures safe, efficient operations in line with company standards.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- MSCE Certificate or equivalent (Higher Education an advantage)
- Qualified Fitter Trade Certificate from a recognized institution
- Hydraulic experience is an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years’ trade experience in a fixed/acid plant
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
DUTIES:
- Achieve zero safety incidents with strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols
- Maintain optimal uptime of engineering systems
- Ensure >80% planned maintenance ratio
- Complete and document 100% of job cards
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and reduce unplanned downtime
- Collaborate with supervisors to schedule routine and non routine maintenance
- Review job specifications, drawings, and procedures before execution
- Ensure correct tools, materials, and PPE are available and fit for use
- Identify potential failures and recommend long term corrective solutions
- Ensure mechanical equipment (crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, etc.) meets reliability standards
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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