Planthand - L2 at Anglo American

Job Description

• Perform pre-start checks for abnormalities on equipment and assist Process Operator by physically checking whether plant is functioning after starting and stopping of treatment plants
• Keep Process Operator informed on physical condition of the operational treatment plant, through continuous audio visual inspections of the various pieces of equipment for anomalies.
• Execute cleaning and maintenance functions in the plant as instructed by either the MPS, Process Controller or the Process Operator.
• In response to instructions from the Process Controller or Operator, implement appropriate action to the occurrence of critical parameter anomalies in the treatment plant, and provide feedback on the status of the situation.
• Assist Process Operator in conducting scheduled efficiency tests, as directed by Process Controller, on the various sections of the plant, and record the relevant equipment measurements as required by test procedures.
• Ensure effective operation of the treatment plant by inspecting, replacing and adding of plant consumables.
• Assume the duties of the Process Operator as and when reasonably required.
• Guide and assist new Plant Hands on the correct safe practices, upon their being instructed to assist in the plant, when necessary
• Ensures that treatment plant and all of its equipment is kept clean, through removing waste where necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF equivalent
• Completion of the Plant Training Modules will be an advantage
• Processing plant exposure and experience will be an advantage

Skills Required

• Process Knowledge and Skills
• Maintenance Skills
• Mobile equipment operating skills
• Systems Skills
• Product Knowledge
• Process Equipment Skills
• Teamwork