Mechanical Foreman
2025-06-25T13:38:03+00:00
Fraser Alexander Zambia
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https://www.fraseralexander.com/
FULL_TIME
Chingola
Chingola
10101
Zambia
Mining
Management
2025-07-01T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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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.
Manage the SHEQ Function Support, guide, and coach all stakeholders. Conduct monthly meetings with the SHEQ team and management. Conduct site visits and attend contractor/client meetings. Train staff on associated risks and the procedures to follow during task execution. Ensure legal compliance with the 13 Risk Management Standards. Administration, Reporting, and Advisory Services Provide SHEQ advisory support to line management. Maintain a register of SHEQ performance data. Compile and submit reports as required. Submit monthly reports to the COM/SHEQ Manager: Africa. Oversee contractor management and ensure SHEQ compliance. Implement and monitor SHEQ management systems. Risk Assessment Ensure necessary risk assessments and action plans are compiled, reviewed, and maintained. Assist and advise staff on the risk management process. Conduct risk awareness sessions and advise management on the current risk status. Incident and Accident Investigations Conduct investigations into incidents and accidents. Determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Record and compile reports for all incidents and accidents. Liaise with relevant internal and external parties regarding claims, workers’ compensation, and insurance matters. Audits and Inspections Plan and execute internal and external audits. Follow up on completed audits. Mitigate audit findings and implement required standards and procedures. Perform inspections on the physical conditions of the plant and all tailings’ dams, both remining and deposition. SHEQ Training Conduct training needs analysis and develop relevant training materials. Maintain updated training records and the training matrix. Identify and coordinate external training interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH General Certificate Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Environmental/Mining/Metallurgical) will be an added advantage. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ICAM Training. Proficiency in SHEQ management systems. EXPERIENCE Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in mining, construction, or tailings environment. Demonstrated knowledge of systems implementation and auditing.
QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH General Certificate Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Environmental/Mining/Metallurgical) will be an added advantage. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ICAM Training. Proficiency in SHEQ management systems. EXPERIENCE Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in mining, construction, or tailings environment. Demonstrated knowledge of systems implementation and auditing.
JOB-685bfbbb2f50c
Vacancy title:
Mechanical Foreman
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Fraser Alexander Zambia
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 1 2025
Duty Station:
Chingola | Chingola | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: associate degree
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