Job Description

Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Operator Control Room (No B Cert) to be placed in Ivan Plats Platreef Mine, Mokopane, Limpopo . The successful candidate will report to the General Engineering Supervisor. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

Receive production plan for the shift from the Mine Overseer/Shift Supervisor and input into the digitalisation system, monitor plan and report on status

Maintain and operate the control room digitalisation systems / functions to quality standards and escalate / report on system issues timeously

Arrange and make timeous call outs for breakdowns or repairs, escalate appropriately, no delays due to lack of communication

Coordinate and take machines out of operations in line with maintenance schedules

Monitor and manage the alarms on machines via the digitalisation dashboards e.g. overheating and notify the artisan accordingly

Coordinate and keep track of underground machinery, equipment and movement of people on the system

Monitor availability, utilisation, performance of equipment on the system

Communicate with shift supervisors and on-shift maintenance personnel on real-time mine management and inform when production targets are at risk

Advise on new configurations and changes to configurations of the relevant real-time systems when there are variations between actual and plan

Extract system reports, verify information against the plan, escalate non-conformance

Effective end of shift reporting and handover

Remotely monitor fans and pumps for ventilation and water management

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent

Numerical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Projects

Exposure to digital production control systems [preferred]

Good English written and verbal communication skills

Valid Medical certificate of Fitness

Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccination Certificate [Site Specific]

Assertive with ability to provide direction and engage at all levels

Attentive to detail

Planning and organizing skills

Systems and process oriented

Ability to make decisions under pressure

Ability to adapt to changing technologies

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

At least 3 years of experience in an underground mining production environment

Experience with mining production control systems [preferred]

Sound knowledge of the mining cycle

Understanding of trackless mining and machinery, conveyor belt and shaft systems [Mine specific requirement]

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Murray & Roberts