Engineering Foreman

Area:

Middelburg/Witbank, Mpumalanga

Job Purpose:

To supervise and coordinate all engineering maintenance activities within the allocated area of responsibility to ensure that equipment is maintained safely, efficiently and in accordance with statutory requirements, company standards and client specifications. The Engineering Foreman is responsible for leading engineering personnel, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting production objectives while maintaining compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Recognised Mechanical Trade Test.
• Foreman Certificate or Supervisory Qualification will be advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Valid Code B driver's licence.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), company standards and client requirements.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in an opencast mining environment.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory or foreman position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance is carried out according to maintenance schedules.
• Allocate work to artisans and assistants.
• Monitor quality of maintenance work.
• Ensure all repairs comply with OEM specifications and company standards.
• Minimise equipment downtime through effective planning and supervision.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
• Verify completion of maintenance documentation.
• Supervise daily workshop activities.

Competencies:

• Communication skills (verbal; written and electronic)
• Strong leadership abilities
• Planning and problem solving
• Customer/client focus
• Medical Fitness Records