Controller: Mining at Petra Diamonds Limited

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate and record process information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays during production time.
• Continuously analyse mining efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements or changes to maximise mining operation.
• Co-ordinate and monitor mining operations to ensure adherence to production parameters and standards according to the production hourly and daily targets or call.
• Monitor underground emergency systems and warning alarms.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders of the production process to ensure operational optimisation.
• Responsible for operating the SCADA and PLC systems and report on all observations during production time.
• Responsible for SCADA control and operating the interlocking system on all process equipment (i.e. belts, crushers, feeders etc.).
• Responsible for implementing and controlling the Mining process automated equipment lockout registry system on the SCADA.
• Ensure the capturing of breakdowns on an applicable software program is done.
• Ensure that all Mining reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
• Gather production delay information to compile process reports according to department procedures or requirements.
• Ensure that breakdowns are identified, and  repairs organised.
• Responsible to monitor the duration of the breakdown and report to the relevant stakeholders if it takes too long.
• Responsible to communicate any HSEQ incidents that happened underground and Surface and/or area of responsibility.
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.
• Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.
• Record escalations to tonnes hoisted, tonnes Mined, stockpile management, safety related issues to the standby manager or relevant section head/manager.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound Communication system with the Mining Function.
• Supervises subordinates in the designated area (where applicable).
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Blasting Certificate / National Certificate Rock breaking Underground Hard Rock Level 3 OR
• A recognised Trade Test Certificate through a recognised institution and/or apprenticeship**
• A minimum of 3 years mining / underground environment experience after obtaining a Blasting Certificate OR Trade Test Certificate.
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite (Proven knowledge and application of Excel).
• Valid drivers’ license.