Control Room Operator (Artisan)

Listing reference: mr_000939
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 3 August 2022
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Potgietersrus / Mokopane
Contract: Permanent
Introduction
Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Control Room Operator (Artisan) to be placed in Ivanplats Platreef Mine, Mokopane, Limpopo. The successful candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

·        Effective execution of control room operations to ensure daily production targets are met
·        Effective monitoring and control of all services and infrastructure during a shift e.g. portable water supply for underground use, pumps, fans, conveyor belts etc.
·        Assist with / supervise the daily activities of the Control Room Assistants [site specific]
·        Report system malfunctions immediately and lead communications to advise system users of outages and progress as per predetermined notification process
·        Accurate recording of standing hours and outage times, escalate anomalies to Supervisor
·        Apply appropriate stand by and/or call out procedures
·        Compile reports as requested by Supervisor
·        Maintain and operate the control room systems / functions to quality standards
·        Maintain good control room housekeeping standards
·        Effective team and self-management in alignment with M&RC’s values
·        Effective risk identification and mitigation within the respective legislative frameworks, quality standards, policies and procedures, escalate and report accordingly

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

·        Grade 12 or equivalent (with Maths & Science)
·        Trade Certificate
·        MS Office Proficient (Word and Excel)
·        Good English verbal and written communication skills
·        Ability to communicate clearly over radio systems
·        Ability to supervise a team
·        Deciding and initiating action within agreed parameters in a pressurised environment
·        Attentive to detail
·        Planning and organizing skills
·        Systems and process oriented
·        Proactive with ability to plan ahead
·        Ability to adapt to change technologies


 
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

  • At least 4 years of experience in trackless underground mining as an Artisan
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Control Room Assistant [preferred

All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
 
Disclaimer
  1. The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
  2. Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
  3. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
  4. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your

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