Maintenance Foreman

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting for a Maintenance Foreman.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee and perform maintenance and repairs on all earthmoving equipment, including excavators, front-end loaders, and other heavy machinery. Ensure that all equipment is operational and maintained according to industry 
• standards. 
• Team Supervision: Lead a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high standards of work. Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities and manage resources effectively. 
• Preventative Maintenance: Develop and implement a preventative maintenance schedule 
• to minimize equipment downtime and extend the lifespan of machinery. 
• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all maintenance work is carried out in compliance with 
• safety regulations and company policies. Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to 
• maintain a safe working environment. 
• Inventory Management: Manage the inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies, ensuring that necessary parts are available when needed. Coordinate with suppliers to source quality parts at competitive prices. 
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, 
• equipment logs, and inventory usage. Prepare regular reports for management on equipment status and maintenance activities. 
• Opencast Mining Experience: Utilize your experience in opencast mining to address the unique challenges of maintaining equipment in this environment. Ensure that all machinery operates efficiently in demanding conditions. 
• Yellow Plant Expertise: Apply your specialized knowledge of yellow plant machinery to optimize the performance and maintenance of this equipment, crucial for our operations. 

• Red Seal qualification in a relevant trade (e.g., Diesel Mechanic, Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic). 
• 10-15 years of experience in mining maintenance, with a focus on earthmoving equipment such as excavators, front-end loaders, and other heavy machinery. 
• Extensive experience in opencast mining and a strong understanding of the unique maintenance needs in this environment. 
• Proficiency in maintaining yellow plant machinery, with a solid track record of minimizing downtime and extending equipment life. 
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of maintenance technicians. 
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance challenges. 
• Commitment to safety and knowledge of relevant safety regulations.