Job Opportunities at Rand Refinery

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To safely blend, melt/ smelt and atomise Smelter by-product materials (ITMs), high grade customer deposits and blister copper.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Ensures that the charge is blended according to the recipe to ensure that the melting can be obtained at the furnace.
• The operator also ensures that the charge is blended according to the recipe to ensure that the melting can be obtained at the furnace.
• Drives timeous and accurate reporting through production logs & performance feedback on shift basis.
• Ensures that all by -products generated are weighed and sent for sampling for metal balance purposes.
• Ensure that daily production targets are achieved.
• Implements methods & suggestions from the process leader (i.e. waste reduction, productivity, and cost management).
• Do troubleshooting on equipment and report equipment deviations to the asset care team via Sap notifications.
• Waste management within the Smelter area.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A completed Matric qualification.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in a smelting operation.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy - MS office (Outlook, Word, Excel) SAP, Internet.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) to communicate technical knowledge to others.
• 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 and accurately report information.
• Able to operate mobile and lifting equipment.
   

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Improve plant reliability, increase equipment performance and minimise production downtime from unplanned equipment stoppages. 

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Execute planned maintenance within specified time and give feedback to the Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman.
• Support the Shift Production teams, by promptly attending to any breakdowns within the shift, minimising production downtime.
• Conduct your work within acceptable quality to improve plant availability, reliability and general housekeeping.
• Manage all maintenance work orders issued to you on time to ensure that weekly and monthly KPIs are met.
• Assists in cost reduction initiatives by reducing waste and improving efficiencies.
• Part-take in the RCFA (Root-Cause and Failure-Analysis) as may be required.
• Ensure proper management of works orders.
• Complete your weekly SAP PM work orders on time and give feedback.
• Participate in incident investigations as may be required.
• Report any incidents to the supervisor and/or via the pink cards system.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained at all times while executing your duties.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A completed Matric qualification. 
• Must have at least completed an N3 qualification in Electro - Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Millwright Trade Test certificate.
• 3 - 5 years of experience within a similar role.
• Must have worked with medium voltage switching for at least 3 years.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Be able to effectively communicate maintenance related information with relevant parties.
• Focus on results through quality and safety awareness, managing work, planning and organising, time management, decision making and customer focus.
• Express potential through adaptability, applied learning, initiating action, innovation, impact and work standards.
• Interact effectively through communication at all levels, building relationships, negotiation and gaining commitment.
• Achieve goals by aligning performance for success, developing others, facilitating change, monitoring information, inspiring others, information monitoring, meeting leadership and participation and follow up.
• Embrace teamwork within the organisation, while building relationships with colleagues.
   

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Improve and optimise analytical processes for incoming materials and outgoing products, including new strategic business processes. Ensure that there’s efficient, safe, and high-quality analysis, while staying updated on technological advancements in the field.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Evaluate and optimise analytical processes involved in analysis of incoming material and outgoing products inclusive of new strategic process.
• Able to travel locally or internationally on assigned timelines to set-up laboratory processes as part of supporting strategic direction.   
• Implement improvements to enhance efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
• Work closely with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with junior miners and sample aggregators to support new strategic business.
• Ensure that all processes comply with environmental regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Analyse data generated from chemical tests and experiments.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on findings, trends, and process improvements.
• Implement corrective actions to resolve problems and prevent recurrence.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Evaluate and implement cost-effective solutions in analytical section.
• Implement the setting up of laboratories, inclusive of commissioning and validating the laboratories.
• Formulating and Management of budgets and equipment procurement.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have completed a master's degree in chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• A PHD qualification in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry would be an advantage.
• A Leadership or Executive Development certification would serve as add value.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Computer proficiency in the following applications - SAP, MS Office, MINITAB (or any other statical software package) and LIMS.
• Analytical skills - proficient in using various analytical techniques for chemical analysis and quality control.
• Problem solving skills - ability to identify and address issues in analytical chemical processes, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Leadership skills - strong leadership qualities to self-manage and motivate a team of Laboratory associates during change management.
• Collaboration - ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including metallurgy, engineering, production, and regulatory bodies.
• Skilled in planning, organising, and managing projects related to process optimisation, research, and development.
• Good exposure in project management and purchasing laboratory equipment.