VIE WCM Project Officer - W/M

Eramet Group is the result of a gradual merging of mining, metallurgical, and industrial expertise. Nearly 140 years of investment, transformation, and innovation have shaped what we are today: a key player in the mining and metallurgical industry, fully committed to delivering a high-performance and sustainable industry.

Eramet Grande Côte, a subsidiary of the Eramet Group in Senegal, specializes in the sustainable development, production, and shipment of mineral sands, including ilmenite, zircon, rutile, and leucoxene. We are committed to ensuring the sustainable exploitation of mineral sands in Senegal, relying on a skilled, engaged, and motivated team that represents the core strength of our organization.

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• Have applied on the Business France website (Mon V.I) between the age of 18 and 28 (no later than the day before the 28th birthday)
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Context:

As part of the Eramet Production System program, the World Class Maintenance (WCM) initiative is being rolled out across subsidiaries. This includes supporting maintenance departments, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), promoting best practices, and assisting in the development of employees’ skills.

Location: Diogo, Senegal

Duration: 12 months
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible, depending on administrative processing

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy the World Class Maintenance (WCM) approach within the company
• Monitor and focus on maintenance KPIs and best practices to improve maintenance efficiency
• Support departments in enhancing employee skills and in developing new standards aligned with WCM principles
• Play a key role in the implementation of WCM at Eramet Grande Côte, especially by assisting maintenance departments, monitoring KPIs, promoting best practices, and supporting employee development

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in industrial or mechanical engineering
• Solid technical knowledge to understand equipment, maintenance procedures, and safety standards
• Proficiency with data analysis and KPI management tools is essential (MS Project, Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Strong communication skills: the ability to clearly convey information, provide accurate instructions, and work collaboratively across various teams and organizational levels
• Proficiency in English is required to collaborate with international teams

 With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group. We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin. We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.