SUMMARY:
A coal processing plant is looking to hire an Engineering Foreman to oversee and manage all maintenance related activities and personnel to ensure optimal levels of plant and equipment availability, efficiency and to ensure equipment standards are maintained.

UNIT/FUNCTION:
Technical, Sustainability & MHSA

POSITION INFO:

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team leadership
  • Supervise and manage a team of artisans, providing direction, guidance, and support.
  • Assign tasks, prioritise work, and allocate resources effectively to meet operational needs.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development.
• Installation and commissioning
  • Lead the installation, assembly, and setup of new mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with other departments and managers to ensure successful commissioning of new systems.
• Maintenance and repairs
  • Oversee the execution of routine preventive maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment and systems to ensure reliability and optimal performance.
  • Coordinate and participate in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues, guiding the team in identifying solutions.
  • Implementation of condition monitoring activities.
• Quality control and inspection
  • Conduct inspections and functional tests on systems to verify compliance with quality standards and operational requirements.
  • Review work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures.
• Safety and compliance
  • Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, regulations, and best practices in mechanical and electrical operations.
  • Conduct safety briefings, hazard assessments, and promote a culture of safety within the team.
• Documentation and reporting
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment modifications.
  • Generate reports on maintenance performance, safety incidents, and project status.
• Resource management
  • Manage and coordinate resources, including materials, tools, and manpower, to optimize operations.
  • Ensure proper storage and inventory management of mechanical and electrical spare parts and components.
• Collaboration and communication
  • Liaise with other departments, engineers, and management to ensure seamless project execution and address mechanical, electrical and instrumentation issues.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, providing clear instructions and facilitating open communication.
• Training and development
  • Identify training needs within the team and provide training, coaching, and mentoring to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• Promote professional growth and skill development among team members.

KEY REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Proven track record as engineering foreman in a processing plant environment.
• 10 years’ work experience in the engineering department on a processing plant.
• 5 years in a leadership position of an engineering department.
• Experience in installing and maintaining crushers, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, static – and vibrating screens, variable speed drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, overhead gantry cranes, equipment structures etc.
• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read schematic drawings.
• Ability to plan and schedule workload.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
• Proven health and safety track record.
• Good computer literacy skills.
• Medically fit.
• Clean criminal record.
• Diploma or degree in mechanical engineering (related qualifications may be considered).

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