Plant Operators

Express Employment Professionals; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking Plant Operators in Burgersfort, Limpopo. The role requires operating the plant safely and efficiently to produce quality chrome.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of mining experience and knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards and a clean work environment, alongside routine operational tasks.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Plant Operator in mining.
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Understanding of Mining Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant safely and ensure smooth running.
• Attend safety meetings every morning.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Report hourly indicators to the Control room.
• Perform risk assessment at the beginning of each shift.

Skills

Plant operation

Knowledge of Mining Regulations

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Our client in Burgersfort, Mpumalanga is in need of Plant Operators to join their team.

The aim of the position is to operate the plant safely and ensure the smooth running of the plant in order to produce quality chrome.

The requirements for this position include:

Responsibilities

• Attend safety meeting every morning before shift starts.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures at all times.

• Maintain a clean work area through proper housekeeping during and after shifts.

• Work according to Standard Operating procedures (SOP’s)

• Unblock inlet chute by using hand tools once plant has stopped.

• Unblock chokes on the pipes physically to ensure that feed continues.

• Read the indicators on the screen and report readings by radio to the Control room, hourly (tons/speed etc.).

• Observe the machines and listen for unfamiliar sounds to prevent downtime and damage and report as necessary.

• Check the running of the belt and feed and remove unwanted objects on the belt.

• Follow the Plant start up procedure.

• Liaise with the Control room and request that the belt is started and check alignments.

• Undertake risk assessment at the beginning of each shift and implement Stop, Look, Assess, Manage (SLAM).

• Check housekeeping and hazards and all indicated on the check list.

• Adhere to health and safety standards during execution of duties.

• Perform hand over at the end of the shift.

Minimum Requirements

• Working experience as a Plant operator in the mining environment for at least 2 years.

• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act.

• Knowledge of Mining Regulations.

• Grade 12 (Preferred)

• In house courses up to 3 weeks (Preferred).

• On the job training 3-9 months (Preferred).