Maintenance Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Summary / Objective

The Maintenance Foreman supervises crew(s) of laborers in the safe installation and maintenance of plant / mine operations.

The role oversees maintenance operations, ensuring that all equipment and facilities are functioning efficiently to support our mining and processing activities.

This position relies on a strong background in industrial maintenance, leadership, and experience in a mining environment, particularly with sulfide and oxide copper processing circuits.

Leadership & Supervision :

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities, ensuring tasks are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, progress, and safety updates.

Maintenance Operations :

• Oversee the maintenance of all plant equipment, including crushers, conveyors, pumps, flotation cells, and other processing equipment used in sulfide and oxide copper circuits.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is performed in accordance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures, determining the best course of action for repair or replacement.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists, and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation / construction duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.

Safety & Compliance :

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture within the maintenance team.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and inspections of maintenance work and equipment.

Budgeting & Inventory Management :

• Assist in the preparation of the maintenance budget and monitor expenditures to stay within budgetary constraints.
• Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring critical components are available when needed.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to source replacement parts and services.

Documentation & Reporting :

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and inspection reports.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on maintenance performance, equipment status, and key metrics to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and policies.

Continuous Improvement :

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance equipment performance and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with other departments, including operations and engineering, to optimize plant performance and address operational challenges.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills
• Customer / Client Focus
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

The position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; approving timesheets as necessary

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions similar to those at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and may necessitate hearing protection.

This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand;

walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Occasional on-call duty may be required to address emergency maintenance needs.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role.

Proven experience in a mining environment, particularly with sulfide and oxide copper processing circuits.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Education and Experience

An associates degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Certifications in areas such as welding, electrical work, or HVAC systems are advantageous.

Over five years of supervisory experience in a related field / industry.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the U.S.