Operator Support - Slurry at PPC Africa

Job Advert Summary    

This position (Shunter) is critical for the Despatch rail team to perform optimally ensuring that the team meets their customers expectations. Assists the clinker and despatch plants operators during their shift in a cost-effective and safe manner by condition monitoring their assigned field plant units.Timeously reports identified field problems to the shift supervisor and executing work instructions given by the operator or shift supervisor over the radio.Inspects their operational area and ensures good housekeeping and safe running of plant units and the safety of other people working in their area of durisdiction.Operates the locomotive, winch and shunting operations for the Despatch plant.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Previous experience in the cement industry as a Shunter will be advantageous
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be a self-motivated team member
• Be in a good state of physical health
• Willing to work shifts and overtime
• Qualified Shunting Certificate
• Understanding SANS 3000 standards
• Product availability
• Loading and offloading of various commodities
• Plant performance
• To ensure railway truck is shunted as per Rail Schedule
• Housekeeping in the tippler area and transport systems
• Maintain Mine Health and Safety Standards as well as Rail Safety Regulator

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Product availability
• Loading and offloading of various commodities
• Plant performance
• To ensure railway truck is shunted as per Rail Schedule
• Housekeeping in the tippler area and transport systems
• Maintain Mine Health and Safety Standards as well as Rail Safety Regulator