SENIOR OPERATOR: CONTROL ROOM – Swakop Uranium 465 views

Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for the efficient operations of the control room in the area of responsibility by ensuring alignment to set plant parameters.

Key Performance Areas:

Analyze and interpret shift performance trends and initiate changes to ensure metal throughput and recovery in accordance to shift targets.
Input production data as required for the Daily report.
Ensure that all samples are taken and dispatched according to set operating procedures.
Coordinate proper shift handover between the oncoming shift and the current shift.
Maintain proper process plant records, log sheets and equipment running data sheets, recognize readings outside specified values, and inform the supervisor should these occur.
Review the laboratory results and identify production problem areas in consultation with supervisor and recommend modifications to improve production.
Confirm on SCADA system that equipment is locked out in area of responsibility before work can commence.
Inspect plant equipment virtually on the SCADA system and if any deficiencies are observed, a physical inspection is to be done to rectify such deficiency.
Responsible for compiling a comprehensive shift report which covers safety, production and downtime for area of responsibility.
Clearly communicate with shift personnel on plant status to ensure that tasks are executed safely and efficiently.
Inform all stakeholders of any emergency situation detected on the system.

Requirements
Requirements and experience:

Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects.
5 years’ working experience in a Control Room within a Processing Plant.
Must have experience in a Processing Plant.
Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.