Mechanical Foreman at BridgeGap Careers

Summary

• The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating mechanical maintenance activities within the pellet plant to ensure reliable operation of all mechanical equipment.
• The role involves planning, assigning, and overseeing maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance, while ensuring safety and adherence to maintenance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day mechanical maintenance activities within the ammonia plant, including inspections, repairs, overhauls, and preventive maintenance.
• Allocate work to mechanical technicians and fitters based on skills, priorities, and plant requirements.
• Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of rotating and static equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, valves, fans, and associated mechanical systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate timely troubleshooting and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with Operations, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams to plan and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Prepare maintenance reports, maintain accurate records of completed work, and update maintenance documentation.
• Assist in spare parts planning, material requisition, and inventory control to ensure equipment availability.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to mechanical technicians and junior personnel.
• Participate in root cause analysis, reliability improvement initiatives, and continuous improvement programs to enhance equipment performance.
• Support plant shutdowns, turnarounds, overhauls, and emergency maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and within schedule.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or foreman role in a pellet plant or similar heavy process industry.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning tools and computerized maintenance systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Proven commitment to safety and quality.