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
- Red Seal 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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