F45 Furnace Operator at Samancor Chrome

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To safely and effectively operate the furnace and its auxiliary equipment in accordance with the relevant Standards and Procedures.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY:

• Comply with SHEQ Ensure requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Manage and ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to and maintained.

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure customer satisfaction.

BUSINESS PROCESSES: 

Production:

• Load/rabble/stoke the furnace to obtain the desired operating conditions.
• Load electrode paste in order to form the Soderberg electrodes.
• Monitor and control the proportions of raw materials required for the smelting process.
• Monitor and control the paste level to compensate for electrode consumption.
• Monitor and control the slipping of electrodes to maintain electrode lengths and to effect proper baking.
• Prepare the furnace for maintenance.
• Inspect the furnace and auxiliary systems and action non-conformances.
• Monitor and control the gas cleaning system to minimise pollution.
• Monitor and control electrical operation of the furnace to smelt the burden efficiently.
• Monitor and control the furnace cooling system.
• Monitor and control the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)
• Operate the preheating kiln.
• Remove air-borne dust by means of a bag filter.
• Monitor and control the operation in terms of:
• Electrode management
• Metallurgical control
• Taphole and Post-taphole management
• Lining Management
• Raw materials management
• Monitor and control all additional auxiliary processes i.e., Gas plant operations, Preheating operations & cooling systems.

Maintenance:

• Create notifications for maintenance work.
• Planned shutdown execution.

Feedback & Reporting:

• Report equipment defects/deviations
• Production management system updates
• Shift inspections and -feedback
• Shift handover process
• Update the Furnace log sheets and the MES system.

Analysing:

• Sample Raw Materials and analyse moisture content.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety awareness
• Initiative
• Managing work
• Results orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to team success
• Business Understanding
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

          Skills:

• Interpretation of data and trends
• Ability to listen and follow instructions.
• Paying attention to details 

Knowledge:

• Furnace operation
• Basic metallurgical knowledge

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12/N3 with Maths and Science
• 3 years’ experience in the Ferroalloy production environment
• Computer literate

CLOSING DATE: 27 January 2023