Foreman : Electrical

We are hiring!

We’re on the lookout for a Foreman : Electrical who will be responsible for coordinating electrical maintenance program(s) and related activities; supervising assigned skilled trades people; implementing and maintaining electrical maintenance services within established guidelines and standards; and performing skilled electrical maintenance as needed.

As a Foreman : Electrical, you will be responsible to:

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• Assesses equipment, materials and labour needed to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance activities meet district standards and resolve defined issue(s) while reducing wasted resources.
• Collaborates with others (e.g. contractors, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Coordinates the services and activities of outside contractors as assigned for the purpose of ensuring that contracted work is completed in a safe, effective and timely manner that it meets Mill’s standards and objectives.
• Directs assigned maintenance staff in resolving complex and/or difficult maintenance issues (e.g. electrical distribution systems, emergency generators, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that Mill sections are maintained in a safe and effective working/learning environment.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Maintains assigned tools, equipment and vehicle(s) for the purpose of ensuring their availability as needed to meet assigned maintenance objectives.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled (and sometimes complex) maintenance activities (e.g. electrical system, emergency generators, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance issues are resolved and projects are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner.
• Prepares a variety of program-mandated documents and reports for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with Mill and/or legal requirements.
• Prioritizes and assigns electrical system related work orders to skilled maintenance staff for the purpose of ensuring that section are maintained in a safe working / learning environment and meeting guidelines within the approved budget.
• Required to work standby and overtime as required.
• Assists in the personnel management of department employees
• (e.g. selection of new hires, promotions, terminations, transfers, supervising, disciplining, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the work force.
• Assists in the selection of maintenance staff for the purpose of conveying information; and ensuring that maintenance employees gain and maintain a thorough understanding of safety regulations and providing guidance on department policies/procedures.
• Assess staff against Position Profile & coaches/mentors team members.
• Ensures on-the-job and off-the-job training activities.
• Monitors and adjusts employee role and responsibility.
• Evaluates and directs performance of team and team members against goals and standards of conduct to ensure maximum performance.
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance of high voltage reticulation equipment. 
• Knowledge of industrial occupational health and safety legislation 

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Full N4 Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum (8) years’ plant maintenance experience
• Supervisory Management Qualification would be advantageous
• (2) years’ Supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits