METALLURGICAL PLANT CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR (Grading C2)
Job specification:
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Grade 10, 11, 12 or equivalent NQF qualifications
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A minimum of 2–3 years' relevant experience within a metallurgical/mineral processing plant environment is preferred.
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Previous control room operating experience will be advantageous.
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Experience in monitoring and controlling multiple plant processes simultaneously will be advantageous.
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Relevant Mineral Processing / Metallurgical Plant Operations qualification will be advantageous.
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Relevant Control Room Operator or Process Plant Operator certification/training and experience will be advantageous.
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Previous experience within a metallurgical, mineral processing or mining plant environment.
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Previous experience operating and monitoring plant processes through SCADA and/or DCS systems.
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Sound understanding of metallurgical plant processes and equipment.
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Must work shifts and overtime when required, including weekends and public holidays, as per the operational roster.
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Proficiency in English and any one of the 11 official languages
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Must have computer literacy.
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Must have excellent communication skills with radio and telephone.
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South African Driver’s License (Code 8-10) essential
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South African Citizenship
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Clear Criminal Record
Responsibilities
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Monitoring and controlling metallurgical plant processes through the SCADA/DCS control system.
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Monitoring critical operating parameters, including flow rates, pressures, temperatures, tank levels, densities and other relevant process variables.
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Starting, stopping and adjusting plant equipment and processes in accordance with approved operating procedures.
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Maintaining plant operations within prescribed operating parameters and production requirements.
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Identifying process deviations, equipment abnormalities, alarms and potential operational risks.
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Responding promptly and appropriately to plant alarms, trips and emergency situations.
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Communicating plant conditions, equipment problems and process deviations to plant supervisors, field operators and maintenance personnel.
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Coordinating with field operators to verify equipment status and implement operational adjustments.
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Monitoring the operational status of pumps, conveyors, crushers, mills, screens, cyclones, thickeners and other applicable processing equipment.
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Assisting with the optimisation of plant throughput, recovery, availability and efficiency.
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Recording plant operating parameters, production information, equipment downtime and process interruptions accurately.
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Completing control room logbooks, shift reports and other required operational documentation.
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Conducting effective shift handovers and communicating outstanding operational issues to the incoming shift.
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Assisting with plant start-up and shutdown procedures.
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Immediately reporting unsafe conditions, equipment failures and significant process deviations.
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Liaising with maintenance teams regarding equipment breakdowns and planned maintenance activities.
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Ensuring compliance with operational procedures, standards and instructions.
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Maintaining good housekeeping and acceptable standards within the control room.
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Participating in safety meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and operational improvement initiatives.
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Performing any other reasonable duties associated with the position.
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Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely.”
