Engineering Foreman

PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity exists to ensure that engineering resources are utilised to maintain the Plant as planned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate and Promote Health and Safety on Site

• Maintain FAT RSA Plant safety policy and procedure requirements
• Promote safety performance
• Conduct risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks / briefings
• Perform planned task observations and Visible Felt Leadership (VFLs)
• Ensure appropriate zero harm principles are observed
• Investigate incidents / accidents

Coordination

• Liaise with Engineering and Operations staff
• Evaluate condition monitoring status
• Issue work schedules and job cards on On-Key system
• Coordinate maintenance planning on On-Key system
• Issue requisitions for spares as required on SAGE system
• Monitor equipment movement and logistics
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations

Administration

• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability
• Prepare standby lists and perform standby duties
• Compile weekly reports
• Prepare month-end report
• Generate cost report and other reports required
• Liaise with clients on site

Team Management

• Select and appoint competent and passionate staff
• Schedule, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of team
• Monitor performance and maintain discipline
• Offer coaching and on-the-job training to ensure maintenance according to company standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Millwright / Fitter / Electrician Trade Certificate (Section 26)
• All training certificates and training module documentation be available from accredited training centre
• Valid driver’s licence
• MHSA supervision qualifications will be added advantage
• Auto electrical qualification and experience will be added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Five years Artisan experience in mining / construction / transport / plant hire or manufacturing – yellow machine orientated (ADTs, excavators, graders, wheel loaders, water bowsers)
• Three years experience as an Engineering Foreman/Supervisor, preferable in the Mining environment

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Electrical and mechanical safe practices
• Sound planning, leading and organisational abilities
• Basic administration – SAGE and On-Key systems
• Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Resilience
• Outcome and deadline-driven
• Self-motivated and time management
• Performance excellence orientation
• Leadership
• Lean management

Closing Date: 5 November 2024