Operator Support l B3

Business Unit

Inland BU

Department

Production

Site

Hercules

Location - Town / City

Pretoria

Job Advert Summary

Job Title: Operator Support Direct Line Manager : Supervisor Job grade: B3 To assist Milling and Dispatch teams during plant operation on shifts in a cost effective and safe manner by conditioning monitoring their assigned field plant units.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications: Matric Ideal: Forklift, Front end loader license
• Experience: Cement industry - 1 year experience Manufacturing knowledge

Duties and Responsibilities

Production control

• Assist Operator with completion of shift log, accurately and comprehensively completed, including: Target / Actual / Variance (including down time and outstanding work orders) as well as proper action planning during the shift to achieve production targets.
• Operate Packer, Palletiser, Bulk loading and assist in operation of the mill (VRM), adjust conveyor routes during milling.
• Conduct housekeeping as required and during periods of low demand (mill, packing, and dispatching).

Production review

• Assist with the gathering of relevant production data, and preparation for start of shift production INVOCOM.
• Participate in Short Interval Control with operator & supervisor.
• Be able to facilitate INVOCOMS.

Process Optimisation

• Perform trouble shooting in the entire plant.
• Conduct preliminary diagnostic during process upsets.
• Liaise with Operator on resolution of mechanical, electrical and operational issues.
• Action instructions during efficiency and productivity improvement initiatives.

Plant and equipment

• Conduct pre-start checks on plant and equipment before use.
• Conduct ongoing and systematic 1st line equipment surveillance and condition monitoring.
• Conduct temp scanning as and when directed.
• Clear chokes and other plant interruptions.

Material Handling and processing

• Operate Mobile Equipment as required (FEL; Bobcat; Fork-lift, Sweeper).
• Operate all plant equipment from field switches.
• Direct operations during bulk offloading (Fly ash, raw materials).
• Action instructions given by Supervisor and Operator.

Quality management

• Escalate quality issues or potential issues that my effect product quality.

Governance

• Comply with departmental Joint Audit Protocols.
• Comply with PPC Operating Best Practices

Risk Management

• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and standards.
• Assist with investigations of incident & accidents and implement required corrective action.
• Escalate non-conformances to supervisor.
• Participate in all PPC safety initiatives