Senior Eng Foreman

Company Description
- De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future. Our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

**Job Description**:

- As Senior Electrical Foreman - UG Fixed Plant you will be required to maintain and assist in the operation of electrical installations, equipment and systems according to sound engineering practice and equipment and installation specifications.

You will be responsible for:

- Planning of activities in accordance with production schedules and allocation of resources as required.
- Effective communication to relevant stakeholder to minimize production delays.
- Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of electrical infrastructure, equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements.
- Provides input to and updates the overall engineering plan for maintenance and repair of electrical infrastructure, equipment and machinery to support the operations.
- Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health & Safety Act regulations, manufacturing and company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Line Manager.
- Perform electrical infrastructure and equipment over-inspection on work done by artisans and operators.
- Provide relevant feedback to the Supervisor and co-workers regarding electrical infrastructure and equipment performance and conditions.
- Carry out scheduled and non-scheduled electrical infrastructure and equipment repairs and installation.
- Discuss work backlog and future work requirements with Line Manager.
- Identify spares requirements and order accordingly
- Analyse and interpret maintenance related data and initiate required improvements.
- Ensure compliance to the business’ engineering planning standards, guidelines, specifications and best practices.
- Co-ordinate electrical infrastructure and equipment installations and maintenance with internal and external clients and service providers to ensure the timeous allocation of resources and that due process is followed and required measures are taken to ensure execution takes place according to plan.
- Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to budgetary limits.
- Coaching, training and development of subordinates.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 certificate or relevant national NQF level qualification.
- Trade Certificate: Electrical or Mechanical
- Proficiency in SAP will be advantageous.
- Code B Driver’s License
- A supervisory qualification would be advantageous

**Experience & Knowledge**
- 3 Years’ experience as an Artisan in the UG Electrical Maintenance Environment. With relative maintenance experience in maintaining UG Electrical Infrastructure.
- Minimum of 3 years previous experience as an Electrical Supervisor / Foreman in the installation and maintenance environment of UG Electrical Infrastructure.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Budgeting and cost control.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

**Experience in the following equipment**:

- Pump & Fan starter installation & maintenance
- Gulley box Installation & maintenance
- Pilot Wire Installations
- UG substation Maintenance

**BACKGROUND CHECKS**

**Closing date**:07 March 2025

**Additional Information
- Values**

**Put Safety First**- We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

**Be Passionate**- We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

**Pull Together**- Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

**Build Trust**- We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish

**Show we Care**- The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.

**Shape the Future**- We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

**Eligibility Criteria**

This role is open to all individuals and we will support employees who might need to relocate

**Closing date**:07 March 2025