Mill Maintenance Foreman

HECLA MINING CO.•Mullan, ID

17h

About The Position

The Mill Maintenance Foreman oversees Mill Maintenance employees for the maintenance of Mill process equipment and facilities, providing mechanical support in other areas as required. This role involves direct management of the Mill Maintenance group, ensuring maintenance efficiencies and performance in cooperation with Mill Operations. The Foreman works with the Maintenance Planner and Mill Operations to meet immediate and long-term maintenance requirements and goals in support of production objectives. Key responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and overseeing preventive maintenance, running maintenance, and emergency repairs to Mill equipment. The role also manages and coordinates contract maintenance, both on-site and off-site, and ensures supervisors and mechanics comply with preventive maintenance schedules for equipment availability. Continuous improvement in equipment maintenance and ensuring spare parts availability are critical. The Foreman is responsible for setting and maintaining high standards for quality, quantity, and safety, leading and participating in Risk Assessment and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development, and inspecting daily operations and projects. Administrative duties include completing required paperwork such as shift reports, material requests, and timecards. The position requires adherence to MSHA and environmental rules and regulations, as well as company policies, leading by example. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma.
5-8 years of maintenance experience.
Experience in mining and/or milling environments.
Prior supervisory experience.
Must be computer literate and proficient in Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or technical/vocational certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct management of Mill Maintenance group.
Ensures maintenance efficiencies and performance in cooperation with Mill Operations.
Works with Maintenance Planner and Mill Operations to meet immediate and long term maintenance requirements and goals in support of production goals.
Planning, scheduling and oversight of the execution of preventive maintenance, running maintenance and emergency repair to Mill equipment.
Manage and coordinate contract maintenance of Mill equipment; both on site and off site contract work.
Ensure Mill Maintenance Supervisors and Mechanics are complying with the preventive maintenance schedule for equipment availability.
Manage urgent or breakdown jobs as required to keep equipment running and minimize downtime.
Continuously seek ways to improve the maintenance of the equipment.
Ensure equipment spare parts are available.
Set and maintain high standards for quality, quantity and safety of work performed. Follow up to ensure performance standards are being met.
Lead and participate in Risk Assessment activities as required.
Lead and participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as required.
Inspect daily operations and projects in process and upon completion to ensure the quality and reliability of work performed.
Completes required paperwork, including shift reports, requests for materials, timecards, etc.
Leads and attends meetings as required, including training and department meetings.
Follows and understands MSHA rules and regulations, environmental rules and regulations, SOP and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities. Leads by example by adhering to rules and regulations, and ensuring compliance to rules and regulations established by the Lucky Friday.
Must be able to work and communicate with other members of the work team.