Foreman: Mechanical at Rand Refinery

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Design and manage the implementation of planned maintenance programs for specific business unit, in line with optimising plant OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). 

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Ensure that all mechanical installations are maintained through a structured plant maintenance system and that plant reliability is optimised – eliminate equipment downtime and put continuity plans in place.
• Liaise with other Mechanical Foremen within Rand Refinery, to ensure consistency in formulation and implementation of governance processes within the Mechanical field.
• Service providers’ control and management – setting up contracts, service level agreements and arranging for execution of routine maintenance.
• Manage resources for optimal performance.
• Management of maintenance work order process and ensuring that weekly and monthly KPIs are met. Assists in cost reduction initiatives by reducing waste and improving efficiencies.
• Conducting 3-monthly performance reviews of sub-ordinates.
• Maintain earthing and bonding on structures and equipment throughout the Smelter Business Unit.
• Maintain earthing and bonding on structures and equipment throughout the Smelter Business Unit
• Participate in Risk Assessments based on external and internal influences.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A completed Matric qualification.
• Minimum N4 in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Trade Test certificate (Fitter or Millwright).
•  Minimum of 7 - 10 years of working experience in the Mechanical field. Or electro– mechanical field
• Smelter experience is essential.
• Must have at least served in a similar role for 3 - 5 years.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Computer proficiency in the Microsoft package and SAP is essential.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Have an ability to be a team player within the organisation.
• Communicate to relevant people with regards to any asset care related data information.
• Customer centric approve to maintenance.
• Ability to manage employees and contractors.