Maintenance Foreman

In brief

Overview This is an explanation of the Maintenance Foreman role at Rand Refinery. The position is responsible for overseeing the execution of planned and unplanned maintenance within the Fabrication section, ensuring the maintenance of plant equipment, buildings, furnace refractories, and general infrastructure to required standards. The role also involves leading a team, coordinating resources, and managing budgets related to maintenance and building activities. What you will do * Take accountability for the execution of planned and unplanned maintenance within the Fabrication section. * Work with the Reliability team to establish and maintain appropriate maintenance plans. * Ensure plant equipment, buildings, furnace refractories and general infrastructure are maintained to the required standards. * Identify equipment and building-related problems and coordinate internal or external resources to resolve them. * Plan and deploy resources to achieve optimal maintenance performance. * Support cost-reduction initiatives by reducing waste and improving operational efficiency. * Contribute to the preparation and management of maintenance and building-related budgets. * Lead and manage the employees reporting to the position by conducting six-monthly performance reviews, compile individual development plans in consultation with employees, ensure employees attend approved training and development interventions and maintain discipline in accordance with company policies and procedures. * Liaise with contractors regarding spares, breakdown support, refractory work, fabrication, building maintenance, painting and other specialist services. * Implement, drive and monitor Zero Harm practices, systems and processes. * Demonstrate visible safety leadership among employees and contractors. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Minimum Requirements:** * National Diploma in Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification. * Recognised Trade Test Certificate in Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. * A minimum of three to five years’ experience in a similar maintenance or supervisory role would be advantageous. * Experience working with SAP Plant Maintenance or another Computerised Maintenance Management System is essential. * **Skills/Competencies:** * Intermediate proficiency—Microsoft suite Excel, Email, Word and SAP. * Strong leadership and people-management skills. * Planning, organising and resource-management ability. * Strong technical fault-finding and problem-solving skills. * Ability to read and interpret technical and building drawings. * Sound decision-making and analytical ability. * Contractor and stakeholder-management skills. * **Knowledge:** * Asset care and maintenance practices relating to plant, buildings and general infrastructure. * Equipment troubleshooting and fault-finding. * Planned and preventative maintenance principles. * Permit-to-work systems. * Maintenance scheduling and execution. * Statutory maintenance requirements. * SHEQ principles and relevant safety requirements. * Incident and accident investigation processes. * Budget preparation and cost control. Who should apply An ideal candidate for this role possesses a National Diploma and a recognised Trade Test Certificate in Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. They must have essential experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems such as SAP Plant Maintenance and are expected to demonstrate strong leadership, people-management, planning, and technical fault-finding skills. The candidate should have sound knowledge of asset care, maintenance practices, SHEQ principles, and budget management. Three to five years of experience in a similar maintenance or supervisory role would be an advantage. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/maintenance-foreman-rand-refinery Source: myjobmag

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• Health and safety (OHS)

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