Controller Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMU) at Sasol

To drive and operate bulk explosives Mobile Manufacturing Units, (MMUs), in order to deliver accurate quantities of bulk explosives at the correct blend ratio and quality at open cast mines, on time and in full. Controller: MMU must conduct maintenance on MMU equipment as and when required.

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• Comply with all Customer rules and procedures when operating at Customer sites;
• Conduct daily equipment pre-start safety check noting any sub-standard conditions and report such instances to the Site Supervisor;
• Load the MMU with the correct raw materials;
• Calibrate the MMU on a monthly basis to ensure that it delivers the correct blend of raw materials;
• Monitor all safety systems on the MMU plant during operation;
• Be fully conversant with and able to control the MMU through the IBIS control system and any future variants of the IBIS system;
• Conduct on bench quality checks on drill pattern, blast hole depths and stemming lengths;
• Make up primers and prime blast holes;
• Identification of any abnormal conditions on the MMU and within the work area and reporting thereof to Supervision;
• Maintain ownership of bulk explosives MMU including housekeeping of the cab, chassis and plant;
• Minimize and clean up any raw material spillage and dispose of any spillage in the correct waste streams;
• Contribute to the review and generation of Sasol Base Chemicals Mining Services Works Instructions;
• Participate in and actively contribute to Sasol and Customer induced safety initiatives;
• Do 1st line maintenance i.e changing of bled pump, water stator, diesel stator, proxy cable and gassing stator;
• Decontamination of trucks

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Drivers’ license and PrDP (Must).
• Code 14 Drivers License (Must)

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Must)

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years heavy duty driving experience.
• 2 years opencast mining production experience.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

People Leadership: 

• Authentically and inclusively engages all stakeholders in developing business relevant solutions. 
• A talent magnet. Proven ability to identify talent and further invest in talent.

Partnership Leadership:

• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders. 
• Establish and build relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes.
• Build and establish core capabilities through partners and peers.

Business Leadership:

• Demonstrates business acumen.
• A global mindset and exercises sound judgment.
• Achieves results through others and holds them accountable.
• Outside-in approach when developing learning solutions

Strategic Leadership

• Leads the Core and Critical skills portfolio within Sasol in an innovative and sustainable manner.
• Strong internal and external networks
• Ability to benchmark and spot best tap into relevant best practices

Self-Mastery

• Continuously develop self
• Ambassador for living the Sasol Values

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Be able to work under pressure
• Planning & Organizing
• Detail oriented
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration
• Able to work on your own with little supervision