PURPOSE
The Engineering Foreman is responsible for maintenance and repairs of all machinery and related Processing Plant equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry and fulfil responsibilities of a MHSA Section 2.9.2 legal appointment.
- Maintain FAMP policies, Standards and procedure requirements.
- Preparation and execution of scheduled routine maintenance, in conjunction with production planning.
- Champion the implementation of proactive maintenance and the elimination of reactive maintenance by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
- Support operations by providing effective equipment maintenance ensuring equipment reliability and availability.
- Manage parts and inventory.
- Control maintenance costs effectively and prevent as far as possible over expenditure.
COORDINATOR
- Issue work schedules and job cards.
- Lead the team to comply with company SHE strategy and zero harm framework.
- Develop, review, and agree on the weekly maintenance plan with the Maintenance and Process team. Ensure safe execution.
- Reduce reaction times to breakdowns (MTTR) and increase mean time between failures (MTBF) through the effective implementation of maintenance best practices, systems, and procedures.
- Oversee third party contractor maintenance and compliance.
- Maintain an organised, clean, and safe work area.
- Evaluate condition monitoring status.
ADMINISTRATION
- Ensure maintenance logs and work order documentation on equipment inspection and repairs are maintained to required standards.
- Prepare month-end performance report for engineer.
- Generate cost report to site manager/engineer.
- Ensure all breakdowns are appropriately recorded by subordinates.
MANAGING THE TEAM
- Select and appoint competent and passionate people.
- Supervise, train, and develop maintenance subordinates.
- Maintain open channel communication with subordinates through daily meetings for two-way feedback.
- Monitor performance & maintain discipline.
- Serve as a mentor to yearly intake of work integrated learning students.
QUALIFICATIONS
- N3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering subjects.
- Trade Test MQA/MERSETA preferred.
- Supervisory Course (Advantageous).
EXPERIENCE
- Learnership/Apprentice in Mining/construction/transport/plant or manufacturing (2 years).
- Artisan (3-5 years in Mining/plant or manufacturing).
- 3 Years management experience.
- Experience on Processing plant.
SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Good verbal and written communications.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Demonstrated firm supervisory skills.
- Computer literacy: Excel Basic; Pragma Onkey basic.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering safe practice.
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of best practices in maintenance procedures and protocols.
- RCFA.
Closing Date: 18 September 2024
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