Operator: Reagents & Utilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Operate the Reagents & Utilities Plant and associated equipment in a safe and efficient manner as set out in all operating procedures, to ensure minimum downtime and compliance to SHERQ standards and procedures.

Specification

Key Performance Areas:

• Start and stop the Reagents & Utilities Plant sequence and related equipment.
• Adhere to the set KPIs for the section, monitor plant performance and throughput and check that the set plant parameters are met at all times.
• Charge reagent bags to fill up and maintain healthy silo levels, making up of all reagents and constant supply to recipient sections.
• Monitor air compressors including air dryers.
• Fill up and maintain healthy levels of all process solution pond levels and tanks.
• Operate various auxiliary equipment such as forklift, overhead hoist, telehandler and bobcats.
• Sample according to procedures to identify poor efficiency and rectify deficiencies.
• Inspect and monitor all field equipment and report readings and findings.
• Clear and unblock pumps, sumps, valves and pipe lines.
• Lockout and isolate equipment according to the Lockout and isolation procedures and verify that all energy sources are isolated before work can commence.
• Make sure that the assigned work is completed, equipment tested and housekeeping done before a PTW what is PTW?? is signed off.
• Inspect work areas to ensure compliance to lock out and isolation procedures.
• Report all safety and environmental non-conformances.
• Attend and contribute to daily safety talks and monthly meetings.
• Conduct risk assessments daily before commencing with any work.
• Report all substandard equipment and follow up to ensure compliance.
• Demarcate all unsafe areas and complete near miss report and follow up on all actions to make the area safe.
• Make sure that all employees entering the Reagents & Utilities Plant area are wearing the correct PPE as set out in the procedure.
• Clean the Reagents & Utilities section and always maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Clean tanks, sumps, trenches, dust collectors, vessels and process solution ponds when required or when on maintenance.
• Conduct regular plant inspections and identify any substandard equipment.
• Inspect equipment and report any abnormalities and defects.
• Conduct daily inspection of all emergency equipment and report any defect immediately.
• Inspect mobile equipment before using it and report defects immediately.
• Check and clean strainers and filters when required or as per schedule.
• Report any items that are not fixed, or safety concerns.
• Fill in the daily inspection sheets.
• Complete all equipment log sheets required during the shift.
• Log all operational and maintenance deviations in the shift report.
• Liaise with the Control Room Team to obtain process information for decision making and to report all field deviations.
• Report any emergency situation to the Supervisors.
• Assist in other areas when major breakdowns are experienced.

Requirements

Requirements and experience:

• Grade 12
• One year relevant working experience
• Knowledge of Plant Operations
• Valid Code B/BE Drivers License.