POSITION: Workshop Foreman(Support Equipment)
BUSINESS UNIT: Mining
LOCATION: Northern Cape (TshipiMine Project)
REPORTING TO: Earthmoving Plant Manager
JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Overseeing of the effective repair and maintenance of all Heavy Earthmoving Equipment and Support Earthmoving Equipment on site with the least disruption to the site. Attempt to achieve maximum availability for each item of plant on site.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):
- Adhere to organizational Safety and Quality requirements by complying with all PPE requirements as prescribed. Ensure compliance with organizational safety, health, environment and quality standards and procedures. Report any accident / incident immediately to the Line Manager.
- Liaise with Supervisors and relevant Managers on a daily basis; conduct tool inspections on a monthly basis; service according to Moolmans service card schedule; co-ordinate all daily services and ensure all support equipment and correct tooling are available to complete the service; service cards to be signed off on a daily basis; check tyre pressures on a daily basis and control all support equipment.
- Keep the history files and AMT updated daily; check and sign all service cards on items repaired; complete paperwork / component slips concerning repairs to units; check and agree daily plant income beforeit is processed.•Sign and check all stores issues. Incorrect issues to be returned to store.
- Initiate all relevant disciplinary actions.
- Co-ordinate leave schedules of subordinate employees.
- Control staff and quality of work at all times.
- Responsible to control and discipline all subordinate employees.
- Physically involved in daily services and repairs.
- Plant Foreman responsible to hand over shift to the next foreman.
- Control oil consumption at all times and submits oil consumption report tothe Plant Manager at the morning meetings.
- Daily liaising with the Production foreman regarding plant availability.
- Follow up on breakdowns as a matter of urgency.
- General tidiness and good housekeeping of workshop and other areas of responsibility.
- Inform production of any machine abuse and condition of pit floors.
- Inform Production Manager timeously if the service / repairs are not completed in the scheduled time.
- Comply with ISO 9002 standards.
- Minimize fleet downtime and treat with sense of urgency.
- Perform such other duties of a similar or related matter that may be assigned by management from time to time.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12
- National Diploma –Mechanical engineering, alternatively at least:
- Qualified Artisan –(Phase training completed and relevant Trade Test passed)
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 3-5 years related work experience with supervisory experience.
- Apprenticeship (having served in a registered apprenticeship program and received a certificate of completion.
- Must have excellent knowledge of, and experience working on the following Heavy Earthmoving Equipment:
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- Toyota Vehicles, Hilux, Quantums
- Mercedes Benz–Sprinter, 2628, 1617, 3335
- Bell –B25
- Power Star –2628,1516
- Terrex Crane
- Manitou
- Mobile Compressors
- Big Blue Welders
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong mechanical and technical skills
- Sound knowledge of service and maintenance on Earth Moving Equipment
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Strong housekeeping and Administration skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Planning and Organizing
- Responsible with a strong sense of urgency
- Working with people
- Leading and supervising
- Coping with pressure and setbacks
- Must be a mature self-motivated and well-disciplined person of sober habits
- Must be a team player and work well with peers and supervisors
- Stress tolerance
- Promote a high safety standard
CLOSING DATE: 02 December 2021
Interested persons who meet the job requirements can submit their CVs by e-mail to: kbf.recruitment@avenggroup.com
Please note we have an e-Recruitment system. Kindly create a profile and register your CV on the following link:http://aveng.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Browse
(NB: Please note this is a Moolmans Internal vacancy, no applications from outside of the company will be considered.)
In line with the Aveng commitment to transformation, suitably qualified candidates from previously disadvantaged groups will be given preference. While the company’s recruitment policy stipulates that all positions will be advertised, provision is also made for appointments tobe made in accordance with the company’s succession planning strategy and practice when filling vacancies.