Supervisor Mining Control Room

Gold Road Resources Limited; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supervisor for the Mining Control Room to lead and optimize mining operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety and efficiency while coordinating activities from the control room. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mining background, excellent leadership skills, and proficiency in control room software. You will be responsible for managing a dynamic team, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and equity, where your contributions will directly impact the success of mining operations and the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in trackless mining, including 1 year in supervisory role.
• Proficient in control room software and safety regulations for underground mining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mining operations from control room ensuring safety and compliance.
• Supervise control room operators and manage incidents effectively.

Skills

Mining Operations Management

Control Room Software Proficiency

Safety Leadership

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

SCADA Systems

Telemetry Systems

SAP

Job description

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Address: Old Vereeniging Road, Westonaria, 1779, PO Box 57, Westonaria, 1780, South Africa

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South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Supervisor: Mining Control Room

JOB GRADING: C-Upper

DEPARTMENT: Technical Business Intelligence

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Supervisor: Mining Control Room is accountable for overseeing and coordinating assigned mining operations from the control room to ensure safe, efficient and compliant activities. This position requires a solid mining background to manage the value chain on shift, optimise equipment usage, and respond quickly to any incidents, applying both mining experience and computer skills to maintain seamless operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Drivers’ licence with no restrictions
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a trackless mining environment, with one year at a supervisory level
• Proficiency in using control room software and systems for monitoring operations, including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, telemetry, and process control systems
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
• Proven safety leadership capability with established safety campaign delivery record
• Proficient with safety regulations and procedures specific to underground mining operations
• Accomplished frontline team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration
• Effective communicator with sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience, change adaptability and working independently
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and the ability to make informed decisions swiftly
• Advanced practical mining experience at supervisory level with sound appreciation for the full mining operational value chain, including equipment, and processes
• Ability to remotely troubleshoot and manage issues related to mining machinery and systems
• Understanding of industry regulations, compliance requirements, and environmental considerations
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, environmental, regulatory and related standards, regulations, and instructions, relevant Codes of Practice and the escalation process where deviations and non-compliance are observed
• Co-ordinate shift hand over by checking log sheets, physical Mining activities and communicate to relevant responsible persons
• Respond to alarms and emergencies and alert assigned/rostered management and response teams (e.g. Proto, ER24) during incidents, following all emergency protocols
• Responsible for supervising the control room operators and ensuring continuous monitoring of underground systems such as seismic and fire detection, SCADA, blasting systems, etc.
• Liaise with the Production Manager and Mining Overseer to track production progress
• Monitor real time system information and communicate operational information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise delays in Mining and Engineering Services
• Assess breakdowns, prioritise work with engineering team, and escalate unresolved issues according to an established escalation protocol
• Create and/or approve SAP work orders, manage stock reservations, and communicate resource needs to artisans and engineering teams
• Ensure all system data feeds into reporting tools for tracking, compliance and production reports and analysis

Closing Date: 30 December 2024

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

NOTE: All relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting.