Location: Liberia
Contract Type: Fixed-term / Full-time (Rotation)
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our operations and maintenance team at an iron ore concentrator plant in Liberia. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving fixed plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous production.
Perform mechanical fitting, maintenance, and repairs on fixed plant equipment including:
Crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps
Ball mills / SAG mills
Thickeners and filtration systems
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance in line with maintenance plans.
Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and perform root-cause analysis.
Ensure proper alignment, installation, and commissioning of mechanical components.
Complete job cards, checklists, and maintenance reports accurately.
Work in accordance with safety standards, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and company policies.
Support continuous improvement and reliability-focused maintenance activities.
Collaborate with planners, supervisors, and other trades to meet production and maintenance targets.
Certificate or diploma in Mechanical Fitting or related trade qualification.
Minimum 5-10 years experience in mining or heavy industrial fixed plant maintenance.
Strong knowledge of crushers, conveyors, pumps, rotating equipment, and mill maintenance.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
Experience working in remote mining environments is an advantage.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and teamwork.
Physical fitness and ability to work in hot, humid, and demanding conditions.
Reliable, proactive, and solution-oriented
Strong communication and teamwork skills
High safety awareness
Willingness to work shifts or rotational schedules
Competitive salary and employment conditions
Opportunities for career growth within a fast-growing mining services company
Training and development support
Safe and modern working environment
Accommodation and meals on site (if rotation)
Medical insurance coverage
STELO is a Projects, Operations and Maintenance services company focusing on the start up and operational phases of Assets (fixed process plants, mobile plant incl rolling stock) in the Mining, Oil and Gas and Heavy Industrial Sectors. STELO ‘s focus is Africa, yet we also support our clients in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and beyond. STELO is expanding steadily with companies in Mauritius, South Africa, France, Guinea and Angola.
STELO has four divisions supporting our clients needs:
STELO Projects - Project Management, Operational Readiness
STELO Operations - Operations and Maintenance Management, Optimisation, Training
STELO Skills - Expert skills supply with global mobility
STELO Systems - Supply, Implementation and Optimisation of maintenance systems
For all your industrial asset management needs, we are your partner of choice.
