The Process Controller carries out the accountability and responsibility for the safe achievement of metallurgical targets in the crusher and plant sections. The incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff in the crusher and plant sections. The position often takes on the role of coach and instructor to explain how the work should be performed
Role Context
Adherence to the shift production plan
Coordinates and advise services to operate the equipment in the plant
Assist in execution of process maintenance
Process control within defined recipe
Problem solving skills
Ensure adherence to all safety (i.e. create awareness of hazards and behaviour)
Coach and instruct to explain how the work should be performed, focusing on improving, changing and optimizing practices
Implement corrective action in cases of non compliance to objectives and safety standards
Liaise with the Weighbridge and/or Stock Controller in order to ensure the dispatch of products timeously
Record and analyse production stoppages and equipment breakdowns in order to take corrective action to improve section availability
Primary focus is on effective and safe operation of the section to optimize efficiencies and recoveries and maintain quality of produced products
Effective operation of the section process to agreed process parameters to achieve hourly and shift targets
Creating high performing team and conducive employee relations climate in the team
Administration of necessary systems (Job cards, risk assessments, permits)
Coaching and mentoring
Conduct planned task observations
Comply to safety rules, policies and procedures
Labour management
Implement and maintain a planned inspection schedule for critical equipment in the section in order to ensure preventative action is taken before equipment failure occurs
Work closely with the maintenance department in order to ensure a world class maintenance culture is established and maintained on the plant
Communicate failures/breakdowns and deviations in process or equipment to team members (Process and/or Engineering)
Contact and coordinate support services before and/or during breakdowns in order to limit downtime while ensuring adherence to safety standards
Communicate detail of failures/breakdowns in process or equipment to senior and standby personnel (after hours).
Lead pre-shift safety and work discussions
Qualifications:
Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
Mineral Processing Skills Programs NQF 4-5
Job specific experience:
Mineral Processing Skills Programs NQF 4-5
Computer literate
Two yearsxe2x80x99 experience as an Operator in a metallurgical Process Operation
One yearxe2x80x99 experience as a Control Room Operator in a metallurgical Process Operation
One yearxe2x80x99 experience as a Supervisor in a metallurgical Process Operation
Inherent requirement Must be medically fit Closing Date: 25 November 2023
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