General Foreman, Mill Mechanical Maintenance

At Rosebel Gold Mines N.V., we are currently seeking a dedicated General Foreman to join our Mill Mechanical Maintenance department. As a General Foreman, you will support in the implementation of the Mill Mechanical Maintenance strategies and cost controlling. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

Manage Mill Mechanical Maintenance assigned resources within their section to achieve minimum plant downtime and maximum productivity.

• Ensure established objectives, targets, and standards are effectively communicated to mechanical personnel.
• Ensure maintenance work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Comply with established methods and quality standards related to maintenance/ mechanical while at the same time recommending new or alternate approaches.
• Identify production inefficiencies and develop and implement necessary changes to improve and correct those inefficiencies.
• Coordinate with the maintenance planning team to ensure that planning activities are maintained to establish best work practices while providing maximum plant availability.
• Follow production goals and maintenance schedules, set priorities, and allocate resources; analyze maintenance/ mechanical functions and adjust crew size as demands change.
• Execute long-term maintenance and improvement plans for areas of control.
• Inspect the mill production area to detect and resolve maintenance/ mechanical issues.
• Monitors and analyzes maintenance task outcomes.
• Recommend and implement changes for continuous improvement.

Support the Mill Mechanical Superintendent in implementing maintenance strategies and controlling costs.

• Provide input into the development and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures.
• Control allocated budget. Use Implemented systems and procedures to direct, assess, and control mechanical activities to maximize plant availability and control costs.
• Monitor compliance with budget in the area of responsibility and develop action plans to correct variances over budget.
• Execute maintenance and asset optimization schedules.
• Assist in the development and implementation of budget.

Support and train the national workforce under their authority and national peers.

• Ensure personnel are adequately trained and equipped to perform all assigned duties, establishing a platform for succession planning.
• Guide Mechanical Trainers building in the Training Programs.
• Promote a thriving working environment in motivation, teamwork, autonomy, initiative, and creativity.
• Reinforce the set behavior model for the mechanical personnel and the significant impacts of their work activities, including the environment and the benefits of improved personal performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Mentor National Senior Mechanical Supervisors, Mechanical Supervisors, and Team Leaders to achieve the next level in their careers.
• Mentor national General Foremen to improve their performance in their current position.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Minimum 8 years of Maintenance Engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience at a supervisory level.
• A sound mechanical background relating to milling including grinding, pumping, conveyance, and hydraulics. Strong understanding of grinding mills is an asset.
• A strong background in equipment repair and maintenance and mechanical systems.
• The ability to resolve technical issues without external support; comprehensive / creative trouble shooting.
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, and various other maintenance software.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written in English.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for mining and a strong background in Mill Mechanical Maintenance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Rosebel Gold Mines. Please note that only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered for the General Foreman role at Rosebel Gold Mines.