Process Shift Supervisor at Minopex

Introduction

• This position will be based at a site in Phalaborwa.

Description

• The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the effective supervision of the required shift to ensure that shift processes are operational, controlled and maintained

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Minopex Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Identify hazards and risks while performing daily tasks and take preventative measures.
• Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards and procedures of the job.
• Adhere to lock out procedures at all times.
• Comply with legal and operational requirements.
• Carry out visual inspection of the working area to ensure workplace safety.
• Ensures compliance to statutory legislation and organisational requirements.
• Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse previous shift information.
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters.
• Report equipment efficiencies according to production requirements.
• Communicate equipment availabilities and changes to relevant stakeholder to minimize production delays.
• Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimize down time.
• Ensure the adherence to the specified process parameters within the respective sections.
• Identify causes of spillage in the plant equipment and generate suggestions to eliminate the spillage.
• Ensure adherence to Process Standards and Procedures, COP Master File, SHEQ and legislative requirements.
• Continuously monitor production information to ensure the attainment of shift objectives.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability.

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12
• National Certificate Mineral Processing Level 2 or equivalent Mineral Processing qualification will be advantageous

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Process Section Supervisor
• Milling, magnetic separation, dewatering experience (thickener and filtration) essential
• English language proficiency
• Computer Literate in MS Office
• Presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Employee Relation and People Management skills
• Supervisory skills
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1