13 Foreman Engineering jobs in South Africa

PURPOSE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

COORDINATOR

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

N3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering subjects

Trade Test MQA/MERSETA preferred

Supervisory Course (Advantageous)

EXPERIENCE

Learnership/Apprentice in Mining/construction/transport/plant or

manufacturing2 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 

Closing Date: 18 September 2024

To lead the engineering schedules execution team and support the production process with adequate levels of availability, operability (sustained production rates) and reliability relating to the electrical and mechanical aspects of production and all ancillary equipment, including the electrical distribution systems, by ensuring that all engineering-related schedules, breakdowns, problems, and opportunities related to all equipment in the converting plant are attended to in the shortest possible time and in the most effective and safest manner.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the plant’s equipment availability by leading the flawless execution of engineering and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure that all electrical and mechanical equipment and installations comply with the OHS act and related regulations.
• Manage all electrical and mechanical department resources, i.e. artisans, budgets, and tools, in the most efficient manner.
• Complete all assigned planned maintenance for the month as per the scheduled maintenance plan.
• Ensure electrical and mechanical availability of all equipment is as per agreed targets.
• Inspect all equipment at the scheduled intervals as determined by the OEM’s and the asset care plan.
• Supervise all electrical and mechanical department employees and contractors and ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements and OMS schedules.
• Minimize breakdowns and recurring breakdowns and attend to all breakdowns as a matter of urgency.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Attend to service requests in accordance with the Prioritization Protocol.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Planner and Engineering Manager to review and improve engineering work schedules, incorporating suggestions from artisans and operators.
• Ensure RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) are conducted in line with RCA guidelines.
• Ensure all work orders for completed work are handed in according to OMS requirements.
• Report all incidents immediately.
• Keep workshop and work area clean and ensure equipment is maintained in good condition.
• Ensure compliance with company and OHS act regulations.
• Draw up budgets for electrical and mechanical requirements in time and manage expenses against budget properly.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• N6 in an Electrical or Mechanical field, with relevant trade test (preference for Millwright).

WORKING EXPERIENCE

• Plant electrical and mechanical experience in an FMCG environment (preferably paper converting) with emphasis on AC & DC electrical motors and their control, safety systems, control systems, sensors, converting equipment, pneumatics, control panels, MCC’s, LT distribution, computer-based process control systems, mechanical and electrical installations, and above-average computer literacy (Microsoft Office).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Above-average knowledge of the production equipment, operation, and maintenance thereof.

To lead the engineering schedules execution team and support the production process with adequate levels of availability, operability (sustained production rates), and reliability relating to the electrical and mechanical aspects of production and all ancillary equipment, including the electrical distribution systems, by ensuring that all engineering-related schedules, breakdowns, problems, and opportunities related to all equipment in the converting plant are attended to in the shortest possible time and in the most effective and safest manner possible.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the plant’s equipment availability by leading the flawless execution of engineering and maintenance schedules.
• To ensure that all electrical and mechanical equipment and installations comply with the OHS act and related regulations.
• To manage all electrical and mechanical department resources, i.e., artisans, budgets, and tools, in the most efficient manner.
• All assigned planned maintenance completed for the month as per scheduled maintenance plan.
• To ensure electrical and mechanical availability of all equipment is as per agreed targets.
• To ensure all equipment is inspected at the scheduled intervals as determined by the OEM’s and the asset care plan.
• To supervise all electrical and mechanical department employees and contractors and ensure compliance to safety and quality requirements and OMS schedules.
• To minimize breakdowns and recurring breakdowns and attend to all breakdowns as a matter of urgency.
• To ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• To ensure service requests are attended to in accordance with the Prioritization Protocol.
• To work closely with the Maintenance Planner and Engineering Manager to review and improve engineering work schedules, incorporating suggestions from artisans and operators.
• Ensure RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) are being done in line with RCA guidelines.
• To ensure all works orders for completed work are handed in according to OMS requirements.
• To ensure all incidents are reported immediately.
• To ensure workshop and work area is kept clean and equipment is always maintained in good condition.
• To ensure the company complies with company and OHS act regulations.
• To ensure budgets for electrical and mechanical requirements are drawn up in time and expenses against budget are properly managed.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• N6 in an Electrical or Mechanical field, with relevant trade test (with a preference to Millwright).

WORKING EXPERIENCE

• Plant electrical and mechanical experience in a FMCG environment (preferably paper converting) with emphasis on AC & DC electrical motors and the control of them, safety systems, control systems, sensors, converting equipment, pneumatics, control panels, MCC’s, LT distribution, computer-based process control systems, mechanical and electrical installations, above average computer literacy (Microsoft Office).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Have an above average knowledge of the production equipment, operation, and maintenance thereof.

• Assist the planner with planned maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
• Monitor the quality of job card feedback and approve.
• Over inspections on machines should be done on a daily basis.
• Ensure spare parts are available for execution of work.
• Scrutinise the downtime information in the control room system to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor the performance of the equipment after a breakdown or planned maintenance work has been done to measure the Artisan’s quality of work.

• The job card process must be acknowledged within 2 days and possible setbacks must be communicated.
• The oil samples and action taken on recommendations should be within set limits.

• Discuss ‘comebacks’ with Artisans to identify any training needs and/or poor work performance.
• Is responsible for workshop discipline and teamwork.

• National Senior Certificate.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.
• N3 in related field.
• Wireman’s license will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years post trade experience.
• Extensive and Proven Experience on Crushing and Screening Plants.
• At least 3 years’ experience on fixed and mobile crushing and screening plants in an open cast mining environment.
• Supervisory qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory designation.
• Sound verbal and written communication in English.
• Must be medically fit and pass a medical examination as required from the designated mines.

Market Related

• Assist the planner with planned maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
• Monitor the quality of job card feedback and approve.
• Over inspections on machines should be done on a daily basis.
• Ensure spare parts are available for execution of work.
• Supply the GES with relevant information on machine breakdowns, services and performances.
• Liaise with control room operators on breakdowns and ensure that artisan response time is within reasonable time frame.
• Scrutinise the downtime information in the control room system to ensure accuracy.
• Use the information supplied by maintenance planner i.e., top 10 failures, average time between failures to prioritise resources.
• Monitor the performance of the equipment after a breakdown or planned maintenance work has been done to measure the Artisan’s quality of work.

• Over inspections on planned maintenance work should be monitored.
• The job card process must be acknowledged within 2 days and possible setbacks must be communicated.
• The oil samples and action taken on recommendations should be within set limits.

• Discuss ‘comebacks’ with Artisans to identify any training needs and/or poor work performance.
• Is responsible for workshop discipline and teamwork.

• Must have at least N3 and a Qualified Artisan.
• Supervisory qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory designation.
• At least 5 years post trade experience.
• Previous experience on heavy mobile equipment in an open cast mining environment.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.
• PC Proficient • Sound verbal and written communication in English.
• Must be medically fit and pass a medical examination as required from the designated mines.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Market Related

• Assist the planner with planned maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
• Monitor the quality of job card feedback and approve.
• Over inspections on machines should be done on a daily basis.
• Ensure spare parts are available for execution of work.
• Scrutinise the downtime information in the control room system to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor the performance of the equipment after a breakdown or planned maintenance work has been done to measure the Artisan’s quality of work.

• The job card process must be acknowledged within 2 days and possible setbacks must be communicated.
• The oil samples and action taken on recommendations should be within set limits.

• Discuss ‘comebacks’ with Artisans to identify any training needs and/or poor work performance.
• Responsible for workshop discipline and teamwork.

• National Senior Certificate.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.
• N3 in related field.
• Wireman’s license will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years post trade experience.
• Extensive and proven experience on Crushing and Screening Plants.
• At least 3 years’ experience on fixed and mobile crushing and screening plants in an open cast mining environment.
• Supervisory qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory designation.
• Sound verbal and written communication in English.
• Must be medically fit and pass a medical examination as required from the designated mines.

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