Plant Foreman – Mining Middelburg - Komatipoort

SUMMARY:
Plant Foreman – Mining Middelburg - Komatipoort

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a mining Rewash Bay in the Komatipoort area is seeking to employ a Plant foreman to join their team

Ensure timely and systematic production of coal in the processing plant.

 Ensure the plant is adequately capacitated with resources to meet daily production targets

 Routinely monitor the quality of processed coal to ensure it meets required specifications

 Provide processing (risks, issues and general) feedback to the shift staff, including reporting from previous shifts

 Develop daily working plan (i.e. material to be washed, expected densities and qualities) and ensure shift staff execute efficiently

 Attend goal alignment meeting with the plant manager (previous shift issues, discuss potential plant, troubleshoot breakdown root causes, track plant throughput and draft revised action plans to reach targets)

 Escalate issues that cannot be resolved in processing to the engineering team

 Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement plans to increase plant efficiency and reduce operational costs

 Continuously track performance of the plant by running thorough inspections to ensure the plant runs efficiently

 Ensure the team meets the plant’s daily production targets & consumables target

 Ensure all consumables utilised are per allocations and there is adequate supply of (magnetite and flocculants)

 Plan maintenance schedule for processing (including plant shutdown periods)

Drive Effective problem solving and continuous improvement

 Through regular troubleshooting, identify and manage problems, escalated problems and operational risks

 Identify cost effective ways to improve plant operations and processes and increase efficiencies

Safety and compliance

 Adhere to and enforce safety protocols for all plant workers

 Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for plant staff

 Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards, including waste management and emissions control

 Respond to emergencies, such as equipment failures or safety incidents, and coordinate with emergency response teams as needed.

Contractor Management

 Inspect the work performed by contractors and ensure it meets safety and quality standards

 Instruct contractors to correct any defects and problems that may have been identified. Finance

Monitor costs or expenses to achieve cost efficiencies

 Explore and highlight opportunities for cost reduction - make recommendations on the most cost-effective way to perform work and to streamline processes

 Use systems optimally for data management and give input for system improvement and streamlining

 Ensure financial documentation is maintained to support accurate record keeping and future requirements as per legislation

 Escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs or financial losses

Main Requirements

Grade 12 certificate

Coal Prep certificate

Valid Driver’s License

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