Responsible for the efficient operations of the Acid Plant control room area by performing, lockouts, isolation and complete clearance permits.
Specification
- Take the necessary action to meet the Shift/daily production targets as set.
- Analyze and interpret shift performance trends and initiate changes to ensure metal throughput and recovery in accordance to shift targets.
- Supervise work activities of the acid plant.
- Attend to process maintenance activities and interact with engineering to ensure all tasks are completed according to plan.
- Input production data as required for the Daily report.
- Ensure that all samples are taken and dispatched according to set operating procedures.
- Coordinate shift handover is done properly between the oncoming shift and the current shift.
- Review the laboratory results in consultation with the Supervisor and take the necessary steps to improve plant performance.
- Maintain proper process plant records, log sheets and equipment running data sheets, recognize readings outside specified values, and inform the
- supervisor should these occur.
- Identify production problem areas and in consultation with supervisor and initiate modifications to improve production.
- Conduct daily and monthly inspections according to schedule and ensure that subordinates comply with the inspection schedules.
- Attend pre-planning meetings to discuss all lockout requirements and all work to be done and examine the risks.
- Manage all lockout activities on shift and ensure that equipment is locked out according to the Lockout and Isolation Procedure and ensure all energy
- sources are isolated before work can commence.
- Audit all completed lockout activities, and discuss deviations with all concerned.
- Interact with employees to create a culture that encourage a proactive approach to Safety, Health, Environment and Radiation.
- Complete all required safety related documents including safe work permits, locks registry, etc. and ensure all work is carried out safely.
- Identify all SSHER impacts for the sections and provide resources to execute the action plans and correct deficiencies.
- Ensure compliance to good housekeeping practices in the workplace and report unsafe practices and unsafe working conditions
- Attend and participate in departmental SSHER meetings and assist in resolving concerns and issues.
- Conduct Safety inductions for new employees and visitors at Acid Plant section
- Safely prepare basic equipment for maintenance, following established procedures and policies.
- Coordinate monthly, weekly and daily plant inspections for all Sections under area of responsibility, and ensure compliance by subordinates
- Participate in all inspections and keep track of actual against schedule and take appropriate action to ensure compliance to schedule.
- Ensure that all inspections are captured on inspection sheets and all actions emanating from inspections reach the relevant departments by loading
- onto SAP/Safety Management System.
- Responsible for compiling a comprehensive shift report which covers safety, production and downtime.
- Discuss and coordinate processing requirements with relevant stakeholders, and communicate this to the subordinates.
- Give concise and clear instruction to shift personnel to ensure that tasks are executed safely and efficiently.
- Communicate all production delays to the Power plant section with accurate forecast for when production will resume.
- Review and analyse all job requests generated for quality to ensure that clear communication reaches the maintenance department.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Five years experience working in an Acid Plant.
- Technical knowledge of plant operational processes and procedures
- Knowledge of SSHER-Q policies and procedures.
- Experience in Acid Plant Operations.
- Knowledge Isolation Operations.
- Knowledge of Lock out Procedures
- Knowledge of Confined spaces operations
- Experience in Handling hazardous chemical and material
- Valid Code B/BE Drivers License.