Production Operator Furnaces

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To safely operate the Furnace and Auxiliaries to produce Ferrochrome Alloy

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk
• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction 

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Operating the Furnaces on a shift basis
• Controlling the proportion of raw materials required for the smelting process
• Preparing the Furnace for maintenance
• Create notifications on MES
• Controlling of all Furnaces Auxiliary equipment
• Plant inspections
• Assist with first line maintenance
• Rabble/stoke the Furnace
• Supervision and on-the-job training of subordinates
• Do housekeeping in the plant

Production:

• Load/rabble/stoke the Furnace in order to obtain the desired operating conditions
• Control the proportions of raw materials required for the smelting process
• Adhere to the Electrode management
• Prepare the Furnace for maintenance
• Inspect the Furnace and Auxiliary systems and action deviation
• Control the gas cleaning system to minimise pollution
• Control the Furnace operation according to the set parameters
• Control the Furnace cooling system components
• Control the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)
• Operate the preheating kiln on adhoc basis

Maintenance:

• Prepare and make safe the Furnace / Auxiliary for maintenance

Reporting:

• Update the Furnace log sheets and the MES system
• Update the shift/ Production reports

Ad Hoc

• Ad hoc tasks to be performed as per requirement

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Overtime
• Shifts

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Cost reduction and continuous improvement

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to team Success
• Adhere to company values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Systems:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (e.g. IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES, FLOW, Staffbook, PI Vision etc)

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Good Communication skills
• Basic hand tools

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of furnace operation

Minimum qualifications: 

• Grade 12 / N3 with Maths & Science
• 3 years’ relevant experience, with at least 1 year experience as a Furnace Operator 

Additional qualifications: 

• Acting experience in a Furnace Operator position
• Experience in tapping of Furnace
• Hoist License