The Fitter Foreman SF is responsible to ensure a safe, efficient and productive operation and engineering maintenance on all equipment in the concentrator through the supervision and management of a team of artisans and assistants. This must be done according to MHSA regulations and all relevant standards and procedures. Roles and responsibilities include the following: Safety Create a safety culture through technical guidance, training and providing tools and spares that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment. Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.  Performance and Delivery  Effective administration systems Timely and accurate information  Team trained on applicable tasks Tasks completed to the required standard   Uphold housekeeping standards  Ensure management systems are developed and sustainable controls in place  Support the achievement of the business area plan Assist the Engineering management team in developing an operational plan for the year to support the Concentrating process in achieving throughput objectives  Undertake to plan, up to 1 year ahead and assist with 5-year planning, the budge requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets and budgets  Undertake to plan the spares requirements according to the planned maintenance schedule and ensure their availability  Liaise with the Engineering management team regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employee resources  Oversee that all work practices are executed in compliance with legal requirements  Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives via a design communication and supervisory forum to subordinates  Evaluate, monitor and provide continuous feedback to the section engineer regarding the performance efficiencies, standards of the section labour, equipment, budget and process targets.  Oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct regular inspections around the section of responsibility. Process remains fully operational  Plan and co-ordinate daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities with operational team (planned work and shutdowns)   Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment and operational performance standards  Ensure the reduction of costs caused by incidents and incidents by:  Chairing green area meetings at the start of each day  Attending General Safety meeting and giving feedback to team  Stop and repair equipment as soon as possible after problem identification. Investigation of incidents/accidents in area of responsibility (find root causes and sort out timeously)  Ensure procedures are followed – doing planned task observations from time to time   Liaise with the other Foreman to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed   Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of co-operation within the section  Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimisation of the section’s performance  Monitor the process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions                 Ensure availability for afterhours standby duties Allocate multi-task team members to Artisans when required to perform and ensure effective maintenance Accompany the Engineers on regular inspections and audits around the section Review operational plans and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates Provided regular support to both the process operational and technical employees within the section as well as to other sections on fitter matters  Takes charge during crises and major overhauls/maintenance by  Capturing data to be used for analysis to ensure better maintenance  Find the cause of breakdowns and correct Update drawings on instrument loops and when changes occur  Conduct regular inspections on all work (over inspections on planned jobs and repairs to set standards/legal requirements) to ensure safety and maintenance of technical standards Control costs to achieve maximum availability at lowest expense by  Quality maintenance tested by random inspections Stop unnecessary overtime Ensure correct calling out (procedure and investigate) Purchasing good quality equipment  Reparation of spares as soon as possible  Have tools necessary for the job available Update work instructions Assist / guide the Plant Maintenance Clerk to supply reliable maintenance information  Good employee relations Ensure that employees have clear work expectations and plans  Communicate effectively with manager  Support the induction of new employees  Assist with the succession planning process of the section  Hold disciplinary and grievance inquiries  Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications  Control discipline and ensure fair decisions regarding Industrial Relations  Fairly manage cultural diversity  Identify ideas to increase motivation  Ensure that work is fairly allocated  Ensure competency of employees for the work required  Advise employees on career opportunities and the requirements to achieve personal growth   Maintain the discipline within the section through objective and fair application of employee supervision rules Develop a strong sense of co-operation and teamwork amongst the section employees  Encourage a sense of pride amongst the section employees regarding their workmanship  Ensure the section supports each other in the accomplishment of their targets  Oversee that the required material, equipment, spares and staff are available to achieve the output  Participate in the selection of the sections team employees   Effective two-way open communication with employees  Develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with internal and external service suppliers  Ensure that employees work in a safe environment Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees Administration of necessary systems Compile accurate reports  Ensure that required job instructions are available to employees  Implement and maintain applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practices, procedures and standards  Complete safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports  Conduct required meetings including safety  Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures  Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained  Ensure that all the data captured on the operational and technical management information and control systems are accurate and timeous  Prepare adhoc reports for management or other information customers  Assist and participate in Risk Management Programmes  Completion of audit administration  Ensure that engineering administration requirements are complied with  Regularly review operational and technical data to extract trends, identify problems and compile management reports People & Teams Actively engage as a team member in all team processes. Compliance   Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.    This role is on a C5 level reporting to the Section Engineer.