Boiler House Foreman

Recruiter:

Chainlink SA

Job Ref:

3885148362

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

Kempton Park, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a highly capable Boiler House Foreman

This role will be reporting to the Mechanical Engineer and the incumbent will lead and manage the boiler operator team. The Boiler House Foreman is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the boiler house and associated utility systems. This includes managing steam
generation, condensate return, water treatment, and related equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

THE POSITION
Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer. The incumbent must ensure uninterrupted supply of steam to Paper Mills on a 24-hour basis. Ensure all boiler and auxiliary equipment are in good condition and running efficiently.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Oversee day-to-day operations of the boiler house, including coal fired steam boilers, coal handling equipment and conveyors, ash handling equipment, feedwater systems, condensate return and water treatment.
Supervise and coordinate a team of boiler operators.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Manage all coal deliveries to site to ensure coal bunker are kept at the correct level. Ensure the coal is off loaded and stored correctly. Record all coal deliveries.
Manage ash removal from site.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all the Boiler House equipment and ensure timely repairs of boiler systems and auxiliary equipment.
Ensure proper housekeeping is done in the Boiler MCC room, Control room, Boiler house and surrounding areas
Report any equipment defects and create maintenance work orders in DMS
Monitor boiler performance and operating parameters to ensure efficiency, reliability, and availability.
Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to meet steam demands and minimize downtime.
Manage chemical treatment programs for boiler and feedwater systems to maintain water quality and equipment integrity.
Maintain accurate records and generate reports for inspections, incidents, maintenance and performance.
Check and confirm that boiler operators are performing their duties
Take any instruction given by the Engineering Management Team
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in energy efficiency, reliability, and safety within the boiler house.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Grade 12, supported by a technical qualification
Boiler Operating certification.
Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in boiler plant operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of steam systems, water treatment, controls, and utility operations.
Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) will be an advantage.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use tools
Good communication skills
Must be physically fit.

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