Mechanical Foreman

Job description

PURPOSE
This exciting opportunity exists within Fraser Alexander Zambia to lead and manage the mechanical fitting function by ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant planning, installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment. The role ensures optimal equipment performance, compliance with legal and safety standards, and effective utilisation of engineering resources to support operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Maintenance

Implement maintenance schedules and procedures.
Plan, supervise, and perform all phases of equipment installation.
Maintain and repair all mechanical equipment.
Plan for materials (maintain a list of critical spare parts) and manpower to assist with jobs.
Evaluate condition monitoring reports and status.
Issue work schedules and job cards.
Raise requisitions for spare parts as required.
Liaise and coordinate with Engineering and Production staff.

Troubleshooting and Repairs

Diagnose equipment failures and schedule repairs based on production priorities and available manpower.
Perform fault finding on machinery and installations.
Utilise an established work order system to plan and organise the daily workload, assigning personnel to maximise manpower and facilities, ensuring maximum equipment availability.
Perform advanced repair and testing tasks requiring higher-level knowledge, skills, and abilities, and serve as a technical resource to others.

SHEQ Management

Ensure compliance with Fraser Alexander and client internal SHEQ systems.
Maintain Fraser Alexander’s safety policy and procedure requirements.
Promote safety performance.
Conduct risk assessments and planned task observations.
Conduct regular safety meetings.
Ensure all team members wear required PPE.
Investigate incidents and accidents.

Cost and Asset Management/Administration

Understand financial costing and assist where possible with the administration thereof.
Participate in developing and implementing cost-cutting and site improvement
initiatives.
Communicate with equipment suppliers to recommend updating or replacement of equipment as it becomes obsolete.
Manage stock control efficiently.
Maintain a filing system for job cards.
Prepare standby lists.
Compile and submit weekly artisan utilisation reports.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Contribute effectively to scheduled meetings.

Team Management

Participate in the process of appointing competent and passionate personnel.
Ensure subordinates are trained and talent is identified and developed.
Ensure a positive working relationship is maintained within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting.
Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
Registered member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and Engineering Registration Board (ERB), or eligible for registration with EIZ or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) years supervisory or foreman experience managing electrical and
engineering teams in mining, plant processing, or industrial environments.
At least 2–3 years of hands-on experience as an Electrical Foreman/Supervisor or General Foreman/Supervisor.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Medically fit as per company standards.
Conflict management.
People management.
Computer literacy (proficient in MS Office).
Functional technical skills.
Excellent operational management and planning skills.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.