Foreman, Hitachi

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Job description:

The Foreman, Hitachi Trucks will be responsible for improvement of the reliability and availability of the Trucks Maintenance team by building, assessing and continuously improving equipment availability in line with

MR (214).

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate activities of your team in accordance with the weekly plan

Participate in the formulation of the maintenance plans

Liaise with the leadership team on performance issues

Embed the culture of quality repairs and continuous improvement in the team

Maintain the Hitachi Trucks equipment currently operating in the Mine site

Supervising a team of Artisans to ensure safety and maintenance policies are adhered to

Ensure day to day tasks are performed within the Workshop

Support infrastructure, process and systems in accordance with maintenance methodologies

Carry out planned repairs and lube servicing in the workshop and field

Managing & reporting of the parts availability

Ensures that all tasks carried out are as per supervisor’s written and verbal instructions

Actively contribute to the overall team activities and promote good working practices

Manage Attendance and Discipline within the team

Perform any other duties as required by Management.

Qualifications

Full Grade twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate;

Craft or Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair or equivalent

A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

Valid Driver’s License

PC Literacy.

Excellent verbal and written skills in English.

Ability to achieve result is a cross cultural environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.

Ability to mentor and train personnel

Demonstrated analytical approach to fault analysis

Good working experience working on Hitachi dump trucks

Committed to quality workmanship

Committed to safety

Experience

A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in a related role

Experience working on EH1700, EH3500 & EH4000 is necessary

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