Engineering Foreman (Diesel Mechanic)

Position Title

Engineering Foreman (Diesel Mechanic)

Our client, a hard-rock underground gold mining operation based in the Barberton area of Mpumalanga, is seeking to appoint an experienced Engineering Foreman to join its engineering team.

• Grade 12 (NQF Level
  4) or equivalent
• Recognised trade certificate as a Diesel Mechanic
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a qualified diesel mechanic
• At least two (2) years' experience in a supervisory position
• Previous experience in hard-rock underground trackless mining
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of Epiroc S1L, 281 and 282 drill rigs, dump trucks and LHDs

• Strong leadership and supervisory ability
• Mechanical aptitude — the ability to apply the fundamentals of basic automotive repair and maintenance technology, and to recognise and respond to typical maintenance defects
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuits
• Strong prioritisation skills — the ability to rank issues, tasks and objectives according to their relative importance

• Ensure compliance with legal and company safety requirements
• Ensure quality and timely completion of statutory and workplace inspections
• Maintain equipment availability and reliability
• Ensure compliance with planned maintenance schedules
• Reduce repeat breakdowns and equipment failures
• Manage maintenance response and repair times
• Maintain the quality of completed maintenance and repair work
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of maintenance records
• Control overtime, spares, consumables and maintenance costs
• Manage employee performance, discipline and development
• Maintain housekeeping standards and the condition of workshops and work areas
• Ensure effective communication and shift handovers
• Drive the implementation and close-out of audit and investigation findings

• Appointment is subject to the candidate being certified medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996

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