Qualifying Criteria:
Grade 10, 11 or 12 / National Senior Certificate or equivalent.
Relevant plant/process operation training or qualification will be advantageous.
Previous experience within a metallurgical, mineral processing, processing plant or mining environment will be advantageous.
Basic understanding of plant equipment and operating procedures will be advantageous.
Ability to communicate effectively in a working environment.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
Physically capable of performing duties within an industrial plant environment.
Must possess good verbal communication skills
South African Citizenship
Clear Criminal Record
Responsibilities:
Assisting Plant Operators with the operation and monitoring of metallurgical plant equipment.
Conducting routine inspections of plant equipment and reporting defects, leaks, unusual noises, vibrations or other abnormalities.
Assisting with plant start-up and shutdown activities under the instruction of the Plant Operator or Supervisor.
Monitoring pumps, pipelines, valves, conveyors, screens, tanks, sumps and other relevant plant equipment.
Assisting with opening and closing valves and controlling material or slurry flow as instructed.
Checking and monitoring tank and sump levels and reporting abnormal conditions.
Assisting with clearing minor spillages and blockages where safe and authorised to do so.
Supporting operators during plant breakdowns and maintenance activities.
Communicating equipment and process abnormalities promptly to the Plant Operator or Supervisor.
Assisting with sampling activities where required.
Performing basic operational checks in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Ensuring that walkways, work areas and access points remain clean and free from unnecessary obstructions.
Maintaining high housekeeping standards throughout the plant.
Assisting with the safe handling and storage of operational materials and equipment.
Participating in pre-shift meetings, toolbox talks and safety discussions.
Identifying and reporting hazards, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
Correctly using and maintaining prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Complying with all lawful instructions, operational procedures and company standards.
Performing any other reasonable plant-related duties as instructed by the Supervisor.
Manage and maintain in area of responsibility in accordance with mine standards, procedures and practices
Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1's safety motto : "Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely"