Boiler Maker at Lotus Africa Limited

Job Description

Job Summary

Lotus Africa seeks to recruit a suitably qualified and motivated individual to the post of a Boiler Maker at Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repair and preventative maintenance to maintain plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner to achieve production targets.
• Ensure that maintenance practices result in maximum production capabilities
• Perform fabrication of steel structures/piping and corrective maintenance to improve equipment availability, safety and functionality.
• Plan replacement of worn or damaged parts for replacement during planned maintenance days.
• Conduct daily inspections of allocated sections of plant.
• Provide supervisor with appropriate information regarding equipment availability and problems identified from inspections.
• Actively participate in training activities to gain and develop new skills
• Under the direction of supervisor provide on the job training and coaching to less experienced team members.
• Complete planned maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure the workplace is cleaned up after completion of work.
• Provide elementary corrosion protection to steelwork as required.
• Provide high quality work by doing the jobs correctly the first time.
• Be proactive in aspects of Plant security to prevent and eliminate theft and fraud Carry out other duties as required and directed by the Welding & Piping Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Trade qualified Boilermaker
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar role
• Exposure to mining industry
• Experience in a Uranium processing plant

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit an application, copies of certificates, and a CV with contact details for at least three professional referees to [email protected] or submit by hand at Lotus Africa Limited offices at Kayelekera Mine. Applicants must include their name and the position they are applying for in the title of all documents.

The deadline for receiving applications is May 8, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lotus Africa is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, women are encouraged to apply.