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Job Description

Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in Zambia is looking for a Workshop Foreman to join their team for a job vacancy within the mining industry.

To apply, or for more information, follow the link below.

Workshop Foreman

JOB SUMMARY

The Workshop Foreman will be responsible for assisting in the supervision of daily shop operations and participating in the maintenance and repair of Company owned vehicles and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential duties:

• Help supervise and participate in the daily maintenance and repair of many company owned cars, trucks, heavy equipment, small engine equipment, etc.
• Provide technical assistance in work problems encountered at the shop.
• Establish and maintain vehicle and equipment operating and maintenance records.
• Make recommendations for replacement items.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain equipment and vehicles.
• Help determine inventory, levels, parts, and supplies, order parts and supplies.
• Maintain and prepare reports.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• Modern methods of maintaining and repairing automotive, mining construction, specialized heavy, and associated mining equipment.
• Operating principles and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered engines.
• Mechanics, uses, limitation, and maintenance of vehicular equipment and mine maintenance equipment.
• Company’s functions, policies, and procedures.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Follow and relay oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, and copier.

Abilities

• Plan, assign, inspect, evaluate, and supervise the work of others.
• Maintain records and inventories.
• Establish and maintain vehicle and equipment operating and maintenance records.
• Develop procedures for the most economical operation of repair work and use of equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and other employees.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment to perform repairs.
• Works in various weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, grease/oils, electrical energy; on slippery surfaces; with moving objects or vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a large-scale program of automotive and mining equipment maintenance and repair with some supervisory experience.
• Minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Recognized Diesel Mechanic or Diesel Fitter certification.
• Primary Work Location is both inside and outside.
• Valid driver’s license for all relevant classes of vehicle in operation on the mine.