Control Room Operator (Lichtenburg) at Afrimat

Minimum Qualification/Experience:

• Matric, Tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years’ service in any cement plant.
• Be literate and functionally numerate.
• Pre-employment medical required.
• Strong communication skills for effective coordination.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to protocols.
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and respond to emergencies

Duties and responsibilities:

• Control all major process lines within the cement manufacturing operation including equipment commissioning, start- ups, shutdowns, and emergency condition management as per established SOPs in order to meet production requirements.
• Monitor continuously, all plant process lines using all available tools to ensure employee safety, stable equipment operation, equipment integrity within prescribe design limitations, operating targets, and environmental regulations.
• Control product quality at all stages of the cement manufacturing process by having a clear understanding of the targets, and the levers that are used to control the targets, along with the appropriate decision-making process based on the impact of each lever.
• Coordinate plant resources to troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain plant equipment as required, to meet production demands and prevent failures.
• Maintain awareness of the automation system control strategy and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the plant organization in both verbal and written format.
• Maintain awareness of plant operating costs. Considers these costs regularly in the decision-making process.
• Responsible for timely communication of stoppages/production issues/resources shortage
• Responsible for smooth shift handover with clear report on issues faced during the preceding shift.
• The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.