Furnace Process Operator - Safety, Quality & Growth

Mertech Marine (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mertech Marine (Pty) Ltd in Gqeberha seeks a Furnace Operator to perform start up and cool down procedures, monitor furnace parameters and control power using defined curves.

You will oversee loading of raw materials, operate pumps, valves and furnace equipment, and supervise the unloading of product after cooling. The role emphasizes safety, environmental health compliance and timely reporting of incidents.

Qualifications

• Perform start up and cool down procedures on the furnaces.
• Constant monitoring of furnace parameters.
• Control power to the furnace with defined curves.
• Oversee the loading of raw materials into the furnace.
• Operate pumps, valves and furnace equipment.
• Operate furnace hydraulics.
• Supervise the unloading of product once sufficiently cooled.
• Report defective equipment.
• Adherence to Safety, Environmental and Health regulations.
• Coordinate housekeeping duties.
• Management of the Furnace equipment and operational procedures.
• Manage risk by identifying potential failures and offering solutions to remedy risk.
• Manage consumables and spares to ensure that production runs smoothly.
• Compile shift report including general incidents and delays.
• Investigate incidents and communicate findings and possible solutions timeously.
• Manage quality standards in accordance with set targets and guidelines.
• Knowledge in gas release and management of this during melts.
• Oxygen free melting.
• Casting materials in small and batch form.
• Granulation of materials.
• Understanding of alloys and reaction in melting processes.

Job description

Mertech Marine (Pty) Ltd in Gqeberha seeks a Furnace Operator to perform start up and cool down procedures, monitor furnace parameters and control power using defined curves.

You will oversee loading of raw materials, operate pumps, valves and furnace equipment, and supervise the unloading of product after cooling. The role emphasizes safety, environmental health compliance and timely reporting of incidents.