Engineering Foreman (Mpumalanga)

  • Full Time
  • Mpumalanga
  • Applications have closed

Website Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Fraser Alexander has been providing customised solutions to the mining industry since 1912. Our focus is placed on safely sustaining the mining industry and managing risk. We co-create sustainable success with you, in these changing times. We’re passionate about helping you avoid daily disrupti… read moreon and to maximise value. Maintaining control, having visibility and ensuring safety for all is part of the course. Your peace of mind is our goal.

PURPOSE

The role is responsible for maintenance and repairs of all machinery and related Processing Plant equipment’s.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety, Health and Environment

Carry and fulfil responsibilities of a MHSA Section 2.9.2 legal appointment.
Maintain FAMP policies, Standards and procedure requirements.
Preparation and execution of scheduled routine maintenance, in conjunction with production planning.
Champions the implementation of proactive maintenance and the elimination of reactive maintenance by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
To support operations by providing effective equipment maintenance ensuring equipment reliability and availability.
Parts and inventory management.
Control maintenance costs effectively and prevent as far as possible over expenditure.

Coordination

Issuing of work schedules and job cards.
Lead team to complying with company SHE strategy and zero harm frame-work
Develop, review and agree the weekly maintenance plan with the Maintenance and Process team. Ensures safe execution.
Reduce reaction times to breakdowns (MTTR) and increase mean time between failures (MTBF) through the effective implementation of maintenance best practices, systems and procedures.
Oversee third party contractor maintenance and compliance.
Maintains an organised, clean and safe work area.
Evaluates condition monitoring status.

​​​​​​​Administration

Ensures maintenance logs and work order documentation on equipment inspection and repairs are maintained to required standard
Prepares month end performance report for engineer
Generates cost report to site manager/engineer.
Ensures all break downs are appropriately recorded by subordinates.

​​​​​​​Managing the team

Select and appoint competent and passionate people.
Supervision, training and development of maintenance subordinates.
Maintain open channel communication with subordinates through daily meetings for two-way feedback.
Monitor performance & maintain discipline.
Serve as a mentor to yearly intake of work integrated learning students.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
N3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering subjects
Trade Test MQA/MERSETA preferred
Supervisory Course (Advantageous)

​​​​​​​EXPERIENCE

Learnership/Apprentice in Mining/construction/transport/plant or manufacturing 2 years
Artisan 3-5 years in Mining/plant or manufacturing
3 Years management experience
Experience on Processing plant

​​​​​​​SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Good verbal and written communications.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving ability.
Demonstrated firm supervisory skills
Computer literacy: Excel Basic; Pragma Onkey basic.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering safe practice.
Strong technical skills and knowledge of best practices in maintenance procedures and protocols.
RCFA

Apply via company website ( N / A ) or

fraseralexander.mcidirecthire.com

 

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