Furnace Operator Assistant — Stoking & Tapping

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Steelpoort; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. in Steelpoort is seeking a TFC Production Operator Dango to safely load mix and stoke/rabble the furnace between taps, and to assist the Furnace Operator with related tasks.

You will monitor furnace bed and raw material proportions, conduct water leak inspections, prepare for maintenance, and support control room activities, with responsibilities including occasional tapping and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years tapping experience.
• Valid driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor furnace bed and mix level to maintain desired operating conditions during stoking/rabbling.
• Control proportions of raw materials for the smelting process.
• Conduct water leak inspections in the furnace and report on MES.
• Prepare the furnace bed for maintenance.
• Assist Furnace Operator with control room activities.
• Relieve/act as Furnace Operator when needed.
• Fulfil tapping responsibilities when required.
• Maintain proper housekeeping around the furnace.

Skills

Tapping experience

Driving licence

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 / N3

Job description

Samancor Chrome Ltd. in Steelpoort is seeking a TFC Production Operator Dango to safely load mix and stoke/rabble the furnace between taps, and to assist the Furnace Operator with related tasks.

You will monitor furnace bed and raw material proportions, conduct water leak inspections, prepare for maintenance, and support control room activities, with responsibilities including occasional tapping and housekeeping.