Production Operator (Tapper) - Middelburg at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To safely prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries and to tap the furnace to recover molten product. To tap the furnace, monitor the metal and slag streams and to take responsibility of the tap platforms and the tapping process.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s, and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards

 CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Mobilise resources to attend to plant stoppages as quickly and safely as possible
• Provide constant feedback to the plant production personnel with regards to the progress of any maintenance work on the plant
• Align the maintenance effort with plant production priorities

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• All duties as specified in Prod Operator Tapper M3M4 L2 Job Profile
• Ensure tap floor and auxiliaries are prepared for tapping
• Perform inspections on tapping drill and mud gun equipment
• Ensure correct alignment and operation of the tapping drill and mud gun
• Perform inspections on slag launder, alloy launder and casting bays for preparedness
• Ensure lancing equipment is safe and ready for use
• Overseeing and taking of samples and temperature with QRT’s
• Taking responsibility for lancing activities during abnormal furnace conditions
• Assist with Electrode additions
• Monitoring the slag and alloy run off during tapping
• Oversee the work at tap platform and coach and assist trainees
• Shift work
• Housekeeping standards on the tap floor and general plant cleaning
• Be prepared to work in a hot and dusty environment
• Work overtime as required

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Works Standards
• Interpersonal relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success

Skills

• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, Chromedoc)
• Microsoft Programs

Knowledge

• As per Training Matrix
• Operating relevant equipments, e.g., Taphole drill and Mudgun

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 / N3 or N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/ Matric (4x Technical subjects or 4x Business subjects and 2x Language subjects)
• Two year's relevant experience (operating relevant equipment, e.g. Tap hole drill and mud gun) in a Production environment.
• Driver’s Licence (Code 8/EB)

Advantageous:

• Experience of Plant Layout
• Overhead Crane license/ Ingot Tractor license
• Forklift license

Closing date: 20June 2023