PSP Raw Material Operator – Fixed Term - Witbank at Samancor Chrome

Description

• To safely operate raw material section at pelletizing and sintering plant (PSP) and operate forklift and overhead crane during pelletizing and sintering plant shutdowns 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

Customers:

• Ensure customer satisfaction

Business Processes:

• Oversee assigned sections of the pelletizing and sintering plant

Operation:

• Assist with the operation of the Pelletising, Sintering and auxiliaries:
• Transfer material by means of a belt conveyor
• Handle a load by means of an overhead crane
• Transport tools, materials and equipment using forklift as requested
• Off load nitric acid from tanker into PSP storage tank
• Load steel ball from bunker to the ball mill as required
• Communicate effectively with logistics team to ensure smooth loading of raw materials
• Communicate effectively with ALMAR Front End Loader driver for smooth loading of raw materials
• Conduct daily inspection of the different raw material barricades
• Load bottom layer pellets from the field into bottom layer bin
• Conduct housekeeping and ensure good housekeeping standards in the plant
• Prepare the plant for maintenance by cleaning equipment as required
• Assist in unblocking of raw material and product handling bins
• Assist with loading of bentonite bags
• Inspect plant equipment and auxiliaries and report abnormalities
• Assist with the proportioning of raw materials required for the pelletizing process
• Assume pelletising duties when Pelletising Operator not at work

 Maintenance:

• Inspect and report on operational conditions of machinery and equipment

 Reporting:

• Update log sheets and the MES system
• Create notification on MES
• Use IMS to report SHEQ issues

 WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• GSAP/IMS/MES/SCADA beneficial
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Complex problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Attention to details
• Concentration skills
• Ability to follow instruction
• Ability to act quickly when problem arises
• Critical thinking skills
• Active listening skills  
• Overhead crane licence where required
• Forklift licence where required

Knowledge:

• Process understanding of the Pelletizing and Sintering Process beneficial (For the section of appointment)
• Basic knowledge of typical equipment used in the Pelletizing and Sintering Process (For the section of appointment)
• Basic understanding of Metallurgical Terminology

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

Requirements

• Grade 12/N3
• 1 years’ relevant experience 

Closing Date: 24 June 2023