Plant Maintenance Foreman

SUMMARY:
Millwright

POSITION INFO:

ROLE OVERVIEW

A leading Chrome Ore Producer is seeking an experienced and dedicated Plant Maintenance Foreman to oversee the day-to-day mechanical and electrical maintenance of its chromite processing plant, situated approximately 90km East of Polokwane / 65km West of Burgersfort. The successful candidate will manage a team of artisans and ensure the continuous and efficient operation of critical fixed plant equipment in support of the company’s underground mining and mineral refining operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the plant maintenance team, including mechanical and electrical artisans.
• Lead fault-finding efforts and oversee emergency and planned maintenance interventions.
• Ensure the plant operates with minimum downtime by implementing proactive maintenance strategies.
• Mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs and performance gaps.

Processing Plant Equipment Oversight

• Maintain and repair critical chromite processing equipment including crushers, vibrating screens, spiral concentrators, ball mills, slurry pumps, conveyors, and dewatering systems.
• Manage and monitor systems such as VSDs, PLCs, MCCs, and plant-wide instrumentation.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and ensure adherence to OEM specifications and asset care standards.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture through regular toolbox talks, risk assessments, and enforcement of SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), environmental regulations, and site-specific procedures.
• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Coordinate closely with the underground maintenance and production teams to align plant performance with mine output.
• Ensure accurate maintenance record-keeping, CMMS updates, and availability of critical spares.
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly maintenance reports, highlighting plant performance trends and maintenance KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Trade Test Qualification as Electrical Artisan or Millwright.
• Minimum 10 years'' experience in a mining or mineral processing environment, with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong experience in chrome or PGM processing will be advantageous.
• Deep technical knowledge of chromite plant processes, electrical control systems (PLCs/VSDs), and high-voltage maintenance.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and electrical diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to relocate or travel to site daily.

 

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