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:
Maintenance Operations:
Safety & Compliance:
Budgeting & Inventory Management:
Documentation & Reporting:
Continuous Improvement:
Competencies
Supervisory Responsibility
The position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s 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 associate’s 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.