Operator Control Room (with Blasting / Trade Certificate) - Mokopane at Murray & Roberts

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Receive production plan for the shift from the Mine Overseer/Shift Supervisor and input into the digitalisation system, monitor plan and report on status
• Maintain and operate the control room digitalisation systems / functions to quality standards and escalate / report on system issues timeously
• Arrange and make timeous call outs for breakdowns or repairs, escalate appropriately, no delays due to lack of communication
• Coordinate and take machines out of operations in line with maintenance schedules
• Monitor and manage the alarms on machines via the digitalisation dashboards e.g. overheating and notify the artisan accordingly
• Coordinate and keep track of underground machinery, equipment and movement of people on the system
• Monitor availability, utilisation, performance of equipment on the system
• Communicate with shift supervisors and on-shift maintenance personnel on real-time mine management and inform when production targets are at risk
• Advise on new configurations and changes to configurations of the relevant real-time systems when there are variations between actual and plan
• Extract system reports, verify information against the plan, escalate non-conformance
• Effective end of shift reporting and handover
• Remotely monitor fans and pumps for ventilation and water management

Minimum requirements

• Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• Blasting / Trade Certificate
• Numerical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Projects
• Exposure to digital production control systems [preferred]
• Good English written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Medical certificate of Fitness
• Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccination Certificate [Site Specific]
• Assertive with ability to provide direction and engage at all levels
• Attentive to detail
• Planning and organizing skills
• Systems and process oriented
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in an underground mining production environment
• Experience with mining production control systems [preferred]
• Sound knowledge of the mining cycle
• Understanding of trackless mining and machinery, conveyor belt and shaft systems [Mine specific requirement]