General Foreman - Concentrator

General Foreman - Concentrator Maintenance

Location:

East Boulder Mine - McLeod, MT

5x2, 4x3 (9-hour days)

6:00am-3:00pm

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: establishing and maintaining safety and production work standards; providing leadership and guidance to front line supervisors and maintenance planner; coordinating planning and implementation of work activities on a monthly and quarterly basis to facilitate the overall maintenance plan; ensuring adequate maintenance materials & supplies; evaluating supervisors performance; providing supervision and guidance for mechanical/electrical maintenance and custodial crew personnel;

understanding and meeting budget goals for the concentrator maintenance department. As a secondary function this position will support and coordinate activities with other groups including safety, operations, projects group, environmental, mine operations and down-stream operations.

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• Ensure that employees have all the necessary tools, knowledge, and skills to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
• Interface with Operations department on equipment requirements and activities. Execute and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Hold people accountable in a consistent manner, document performance as required, resolve non-conformance issues, and address employee issues with appropriate resources.
• Understand and work within the monthly operations plan.
• Set and maintain standards and expectations.
• Coordinate and conduct Job Safety Observations & Planned General Inspections.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and certifying authority requirements.
• Communicate production and safety goals with the supervisors and crews.
• Create an environment that promotes teamwork and innovation, and actively seek feedback from the workforce and supervisors for continuous improvements.
• Manage manpower requirements, interview, and select employees as budgeted.
• Provide input and feedback on Business Improvement initiatives.

• Solid working knowledge of applicable MSHA rules and regulations.
• Experience in maintenance of crushing, grinding, slurry pumping, thickening and filtration systems to include electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in installation and maintenance of tailings and water piping and pumping systems.
• Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience.
• Well established interpersonal, communication, and record keeping skills.
• Experience and understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Ability to drive planning and scheduling of work and then execute on them.
• Computer skills plus the ability to learn and utilize company authorized software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience implementing safety and quality control systems.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in heavy equipment operations.
• Experience managing in a union environment.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office 365).
• Experience using JDE.
• Independent work habits.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant processing plant maintenance experience in a supervisory, lead man or equivalent position.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.