Senior Workshop Foreman at Anglo American

Job Description:
This role reports into the Technical Operations Department

• We deliver technical services and technology systems to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Group diamond value chain from exploration to diamond recovery. Activities include marine geophysical survey, sampling, mining, projects, engineering, technology development and maintenance. The incumbent will be responsible for the fault finding, diagnosis and repair of equipment, as well as the maintenance. Overhaul and commissioning of equipment to satisfy customer needs and expectations. The incumbent will also be expected to supervise and develop the capacity of team members to maintain and support quality, safety, health and environmental factors.

Your role will include:

• Implements and manages the Risk management plan according to organizational and operational (Repair) requirements.
• Adheres to company risk management policy - business ethics.
• Provides active participation in Safety Objectives and the promotion of a safe work culture.
• Sets and implements standard operating and control procedures for the department.
• Completes all manpower documentation (time sheets, overtime booking).
• Collaborates with the relevant stakeholders.
• Provides technical advisory services for safe operation and logistics of machinery in terms of the company policies.
• Supervision in workshop to ensure safe work and teams for optimal efficiency.
• Supervision of mining systems repairs to various equipment promoting a key understanding of the critical components, interfaces and the consequences of repair actions.
• Plans and manages materials for the repair work for the workshop as per Material Management Procedures and populate requirements on SAP.
• Strives for highest quality of work output whilst balancing the delivery schedule requirements.
• Ensures quality management system and QCP’s are in place for work executed and condition assessments reports submitted.
• Report on progress of project plan (planned versus actual) into weekly meetings.
• Executes equipment repair plans to achieve an optimal result (time, quality and cost), assist with job costs and time estimates.
• Assesses the requirements and resources to assist in compiling the emergency repair plan and prioritize accordingly.
• Commissions the equipment as per the scope of work.

Qualifications:

• NQFL 4 qualification (matric)
• MERSETA Trade Test Certificate (Fitting/Turning, Hydraulics & Boilermaking)
• N4 certification in relevant trade would be advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an artisan in engineering maintenance/ repair/installation service/support environment
• 3 years’ experience supervising industrial work
• Experience in a medium to heavy industrial working environment would be an advantage.
• Familiar with the concept of project planning and scheduling.

Skills/Personal Competencies:

• Safety awareness
• Computer literate
• Effective communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills & Time-management
• Innovation & Quality thinking orientated.
• Self-motivated & Focused