Maintenance General Foreman

Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Develop, review, and implement daily, weekly, monthly, and shutdown maintenance plans for Tongli fleet operations.
• Translate maintenance objectives into executable work packages and supervise execution activities.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of planned activities.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance interventions.
• Monitor work quality and ensure repairs are completed according to technical specifications.
• Manage maintenance backlog and establish recovery plans.

Fleet Reliability & Equipment Availability

• Drive equipment reliability and maximize fleet availability and utilization.
• Lead troubleshooting and technical diagnosis of major equipment failures.
• Conduct and supervise Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for repeated failures.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Key performance indicators may include:

• Equipment Availability
• Equipment Reliability
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• PM Compliance
• Breakdown Frequency

Tongli Fleet Maintenance Supervision

• Supervise maintenance execution for Tongli heavy equipment fleets.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OEM standards and internal procedures.
• Support major repairs, rebuilds, inspections, and component replacement activities.
• Review maintenance records and approve technical recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance during complex maintenance interventions.

Resource Coordination & Workshop Management

• Coordinate manpower, spare parts, maintenance tools, workshop equipment, and field resources.
• Manage maintenance priorities during breakdown situations.
• Ensure effective allocation of maintenance personnel and contractor support.
• Work closely with warehouse and procurement teams to ensure spare parts availability.
• Improve labor productivity and resource utilization.

Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with mine safety standards and company HSE requirements.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to:
  • LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
  • Hot Work Permit systems
  • Equipment isolation procedures
  • Risk Assessments
  • Safe Work Procedures
  • Incident reporting requirements
• Conduct toolbox meetings and safety inspections.
• Participate in investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture across maintenance operations.

Quality Assurance & Maintenance Governance

• Verify maintenance quality and ensure completed work meets OEM standards.
• Conduct maintenance audits and inspections.
• Approve equipment readiness before return to operation.
• Ensure proper maintenance documentation and record management.

Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

• Monitor maintenance expenditure and support cost optimization initiatives.
• Control:
  • Spare parts consumption
  • Labour efficiency
  • Outsourcing costs
  • Equipment downtime losses
• Promote repair and reuse programs where technically feasible.
• Support maintenance budgeting and forecasting activities.

Leadership, Training & Performance Management

• Lead Team Leaders, Supervisors, Technicians, and support personnel.
• Manage workforce planning and shift coordination.
• Conduct performance reviews and competency assessments.
• Identify training requirements and support technical development.
• Promote discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Liaise with:
  • Operations and Production Teams
  • Client Representatives
  • Procurement and Warehouse Teams
  • OEM Technical Support
  • Site Leadership
• Prepare periodic operational reports including:
  • Fleet performance
  • Maintenance activities
  • Equipment downtime
  • Cost analysis
  • Safety statistics

Qualification & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any of the following preferred fields:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Heavy Equipment Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • or a related engineering discipline.

• A Master’s Degree (MSc/MEng) in a relevant engineering field will be considered an added advantage.
• Relevant professional and technical certifications in heavy equipment maintenance, mining operations, equipment reliability, or maintenance management will be considered an advantage.

Professional Certification

• Possession of a valid MinCom Inspectorate certification relevant to mining maintenance operations is required.
• OEM training or certification will be considered an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in heavy equipment maintenance within open-pit mining operations.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in maintenance leadership, workshop management, or production management roles.
• Demonstrated experience supervising large maintenance teams and coordinating fleet maintenance activities.

Other Requirements

• Valid Ghanaian Driver’s License.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to use maintenance systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capability.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure within a mining operational environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Fleet Availability Achievement
• Maintenance Schedule Compliance
• Equipment Downtime Reduction
• Maintenance Cost Performance
• Safety Performance
• Workforce Productivity
• Maintenance Quality Compliance

Location: Akyem Mine Site, Ghana