Engineering Foreman (Electrical)

Kalagadi Manganese Pty Ltd; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe operation of shaft and winder machinery. The role involves conducting maintenance, inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a solid background in electrical maintenance and a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in maintenance.
• Experience with shaft and winder equipment is required.
• Trade Certificate in Electrical is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe maintenance of shaft and winder equipment.
• Conduct inspections and monitor for potential defects.
• Fault finding and repairs of electrical and plant equipment.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Fault Finding

Problem-solving

Maintenance Planning

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

N5 Technical Certificate

Trade Certificate Electrical

Tools

PLC

SCADA

MV Equipment

LV Equipment

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe maintenance of shaft and winder equipment and machinery according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications for optimal production. The position will require working standby

• Electrical Installation, maintain equipment and working areas at "Zero Tolerance" compliance.
• Ensure use of proper procedure and required safety devices for all tasks.
• Implements and maintains applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practice and standards.
• Complete safety, injury, hazard, risk, and incident reports.
• Ensure that all appropriate work specification, procedures, and legal requirements are applied to the use of equipment & machinery and related safety devices.
• Liaises with the engineering team and other role players regarding daily, weekly, and monthly needs in the area.
• Schedules breakdown requests and installation needs with relevant role players.
• Ensure optimal availability of plant equipment.
• Fault finding, repairs and maintenance of both electrical and plant equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot production problems and take preventative or corrective action as required.
• Ensure preventative maintenance planned and executed in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure that all breakdowns are attended to immediately.
• Ensure compliance to operational and legal requirements regarding Health and Safety.
• Conduct shaft and winder inspections and monitoring for potential and existing defects.
• Identifying and responding to safety hazards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and process specifications to visualize layouts and guide work.
• Collect, analyses, summaries information and trends to prepare electrical maintenance reports.
• Collaborate with maintenance planning department and maintenance workshop personnel to ensure maintenance requirements are met.
• Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing maintenance requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent.
• N5 Technical Certificate or (S4 will be advantageous)
• Trade Certificate Electrical (Compulsory)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Shaft and Winders Experienced.
• 3 to 5 years post-trade qualified experience.
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous.
• MV Training would be advantageous.
• Good Knowledge of Power Reticulation.
• Good knowledge of MV and LV equipment.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Good knowledge of PLC, VSD, SIMOCODE and SCADA would be advantageous.
• Link Feeder experience would be advantageous.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High personal integrity and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well in a team.