Job Description

Listing reference: mr_001441
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 November 2023
Position summary



Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mining

Location: Potgietersrus / Mokopane
Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related
Introduction
Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Operator Control Room (with Blasting / Trade certificate) 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 4 equivalent
• Blasting or Trade Certificate.
• 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 decision 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]

The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.


To apply, visit: Internal applicants: https://careers-online.murrob.com/internal/
External applicants: http://careers-online.murrob.com
Or : www.ivanhoecommunities.com