Operator: Blending at Rand Refinery

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to execute and to ensure that SHEQ and quality standards are practiced. The Blending Operator is to work directly beneath the Smelter Blending Foreman.

Executes the role of collecting bags to blend all the bags according to the charge list.

DECISION MAKING

• Problems are resolved by reference to established procedures. Problems outside of established procedures are referred upwards.

DIVERSITY OF WORK    

To assist with administrative duties, SHERQ requirements as well as skills transfer to maximise operational multi-tasking.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:       

• Blending the charge according to the recipe in order to ensure that the melting can be obtained at the furnace.
• Ensure that materials and fluxes are collected, and homogeneity is maintained so that material blended on the floor is according to the charge calculator.
• Silos are always full as required by arc furnace. Their material transfer to silos is defined and accurate, and stock levels are monitored. Charges are to be blended in time.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards at the Smelter plant.
• Ensure that all by-products generated are weighed and sent for sampling for metal balance purposes.
• Participation during stock count to ensure correct labelling and proper evaluation of units. No written-off bags found during stock count.
• Crushing of materials for sampling and evaluation.
• Will be required to work shifts.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A completed matric qualification.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have at least 2 years’ work experience in a smelting/operational environment.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Can apply knowledge and skills required to perform a variety of primarily manual tasks.
• Computer literacy –MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) SAP, Internet.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) to communicate technical knowledge to others.
• Risk Management skills- Able to identify and eradicate risk.
• Organised thinking- Able to plan and manage orders.
• Work under pressure- Able to work under extreme pressure from time to time.
• Use initiative- Able to work alone and bring about solutions.
• Results driven and passion for continuous improvement.
• Do troubleshooting on equipment and report equipment deviations to the asset care team via Sap notifications.
• Fit to be trained and operate mobile equipment like front-End loader, bobcat and forklift.
• Will be trained in PTW and First aid as well as firefighting.