Job Opportunities at Rand Refinery

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The purpose of this role is to supervise the Smelter Secondary Operations to execute activities within the Copper Recovery Plant and Fluidised Bed Incinerator.
• The purpose of the Fluidised Bed Incinerator Operator is to manage various equipment in the Secondary Operations safely as directed by management.
• The Supervisor must manage monitoring and reporting of all the equipment and process parameters with the processes. (Material movement and storage, copper leaching, leach residue filtration and copper electro-winning processes).
• Record and report all production data to metallurgical clerks and Process Leader.
• The Supervisor is responsible to arrange and manage preparation of stock count in a quarterly basis or special cases.
• The role requires a person who will work without supervision.
   

MAJOR RESPOSIBILITIES:

PRODUCTION TARGETS & DELIVERABLES

• The supervisor ensures that all the process equipment in FBI and CRP operated in a safe manner.
• All process parameters are managed and reported to Process Leader daily.
• Housekeeping standards are maintained high at FBI & CRP, Crusher plant.
• 100% participation during stock count to ensure correct labelling and proper evaluation of units.
• No written-off bags found during stock count should be encountered.
• All products received per month should be crushed at month end for metals declaration purpose.
• All the metallic received per month should be cut and sent to induction furnace for atomisation at month end for metals declaration purposes.
• Ensure full compliance with the SHEQ procedures for people, equipment and product in line with incident reporting, investigation and management of change processes.

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES

• Drives timeous and accurate reporting through production logs & performance feedback on shift basis.
• Ensures that all products and by-products generated are weighed and sent for sampling for metal balance purposes.
• Ensure that daily production targets are achieved & feedback is provided to the supervisor.
• Ensure all the CRP&FBI equipment are operated in a safe manner and all the process parameters are monitored timeously.
• Ensure safe storage of material in bags and assist with stocktake preparations.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manages culture of working as a team to maximise Smelter Secondary outputs.
• Manages an effective transfer of skills within the department.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

• Implements methods & suggestions from the process leader (i.e., waste reduction, productivity, and cost management.)
• Correct adherence to SHEQ & operational procedures for the department.

SHEQ

• Manages that there is full compliance with the SHEQ procedures for people and equipment and product.
• Report incidents & near misses timeously.

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Preference will be given to candidate with a completed Matric qualification with Maths and Science.
• A Diploma in Engineering or Metallurgy will be an added advantage.

 SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Computer knowledge (MS office –Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• SAP knowledge
• Communication skills-Able to communicate technical information to teams, peers & management.
• Risk Management skills- Able to identify and eradicate risk.
• Training skills- Able to train others.
• Administrative skills- Able to effectively manage the administrative paperwork required.
• Honesty and integrity- A high moral code of conduct.
• Organised thinking- Able to plan and manage orders.
• Consistency-Able to perform in a consistent manner continuously.
• Work under pressure- Able to work under extreme pressure from time to time.
• Accuracy & timely- Able to build accuracy and timeous behaviours into work.
• Use initiative- Able to work alone and bring about solutions.

 KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Preference will be given to a candidate with 3-4 years working experience the FBI and CRP plant.
• Production knowledge-Fully understands the production processes.
• Equipment knowledge- Fault detection abilities.
• SHEQ and radiation knowledge- Able to adhere to specified standards.
• Thorough mechanical knowledge- Able to diagnose faults.
• Process knowledge - Thorough understanding of processes.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The purpose of this role is to operate Electro-Gold, grain casting and or GDP processes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCTION TARGETS & DELIVERABLES         

• Running gold electrolytic process;
• Accounting for all inputs and outputs of the electrolytic process;
• Melting and granulation of cathode;
• Melting of sludge, stubs, and slag to minimize work in progress;
• Precipitation of Gold and Platinum Group Metals;
• Execution of weekly stock take;
• 100% participation of monthly and quarterly stock take.

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCES

• First pass efficiency on electrolytic banks >76%;
• Granules pass rate >96%;
• Drives timeous and accurate reporting through production logs & performance feedback on shift basis;
• Ensure that daily production targets are executed & feedback is provided to the supervisor.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE 

• Complies with and ensures that all health and safety rules are met and acts pro-actively by addressing any safety concerns which may be harmful to self or other employees;
• Always wear the correct PPE and advise team members accordingly;
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings and section’s monthly safety meetings.
   

QUALITY         

• Run the equipment as per procedure and carry out the necessary checks to ensure the following quality specification is met:
• Cathode: Au content >99.99;
• Granules: 9999 – Au >99.9905 and 9950 – 99.505 < au < 99.515.

COST

• Ensure cost control of consumables e.g. Reporting faulty equipment to minimise further damage, using and storing; PPE correctly, taking care of consumables that are being used on daily basis;
• Minimise re-work by carrying out tasks as outlined in the procedure.

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Preference will be given to a candidate that has a completed matric qualification with mathematics and science.
   

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Computer literacy –MS office;
• Good communication skills;          
• Do basic trouble shooting by referring to procedures;
• Provide clear routine communication in connection with instructions, requests, or normal work tasks;
• Operate equipment and be able to complete the checklist accurately.
   

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Preference will be given to candidates that have 1 years’ experience in a precious metal’s environment;
• Knowledge of Electro-gold processes (technical and troubleshooting);
• Understanding of Electro-gold process hazard and risks;
• SHEQ knowledge - Able to conform to the various departmental safety requirements.