OPERATOR : ARC FURNACE ROVING (BBOC)

Rand Refinery (Pty) Limited; Springs; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Refinery is seeking a dedicated individual for a Fixed Term Contract (12 months) to oversee arc furnace operations. The role focuses on maximizing efficiency and minimizing metal losses, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Responsibilities include machine operation, reporting, and maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating machinery safely.
• Knowledge of SHEQ procedures.
• Ability to analyze and report data efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure slag area readiness for operations.
• Operate machinery effectively to avoid incidents.
• Complete daily reports for supervisors.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Machinery Operation

Process Improvement

Job description

Job Type : Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Closing Date : 14July2025

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the arc furnace slag is produced with minimal losses of precious metals to maximise first pass efficiency.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO :

• Ensure that the slag area is always ready when required.
• Ensure that all by-products generated are weighed and sent for sampling for metal balance purposes.
• Provide innovative suggestions to improve safe work practices.
• Ensure that there is full compliance with the SHEQ procedures for people, equipment and product.
• Collect and organise feed material for the BBOC units.
• Ensure that all faults are reported to the senior operator or foreman timeously.
• Operate machinery effectively to avoid any incidences.
• Ensure that machines are working properly and safely.
• Complete daily reports and submit to supervisor.
• Incumbent will be required to assist with Arc furnace lead tapping, blending and crushing activities.