Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overall Job Purpose
• As a key member of the Flotation team and reporting into the Shift Supervisor Flotation, the Control Room Operator Flotation is accountable to oversee the process control of all flotation operations utilizing a PCS 7/Siemens plant management system focusing on achieving consistent and maximized production.;
• Span of control includes all tanks, flotation cells, pumps and reagent dosing systems;
• The role has a focus on minute-hourly basis. .

Specific Job Responsibility
• The role has process control accountability from the flotation feed surge tanks, all flotation cells, pump and reagent dosing systems;
• Maintain safety of self, field operators and others in Flotation area through strict compliance to HSE standards, procedures and instructions;
• Continually push for increased safe production whilst maintaining plant integrity with zero spills and/or equipment damage;
• Execute real-time monitoring and control to deliver and exceed the KPI's of flotation recovery, concentrate quality, Expert Control system utilisation and critical control loops in desired modes;
• Perform regular loop through all pertinent and relevant graphics on PCS 7/Siemens to assess compliance of available information to normal operating ranges and behaviour, and troubleshoot, report, regulate and assist in resolution of any non-compliance;
• Ensure that shutdown and start-up procedures in all areas of control are executed safely and promptly;
• Operate the equipment according to the procedures given in the operating strategies and instructions

Key Job Attributes
• Commitment to SHEC performance;
• Superior motivation and initiative;
• Be enthusiastic and proactive in manner;
• Strong drive and sense of ownership and accountability;
• Strong drive to maximise production and improve the circuit operations.
• Possess sound operational understanding of mechanical, instrumentation, electrical and chemical processes;
• Ability to maintain high standards of control operations without direct supervision;
• Ability to strongly influence people, efficiently coordinate and assign work to a field operating team to deliver outcomes;
• Ability to coordinate and monitor several processes simultaneously without disrupting the normal flow of information;
• Possess good analytical skills to troubleshoot and problem-solve;
• Possess demonstrable aptitude for process control and computer systems;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Be diligent and thorough in approach;
• Ability to maintain discipline in stressful environments;
• English language fluency.

Experience Required to Perform in this Job
• Training and working knowledge of plant control software (SCADA), specifically PCS 7 and/or Siemens WinCC control systems;
• Database and Computer competency (PI Process Book and MS Office) highly regarded;
• A minimum of 5 years of direct experience as an operator in a flotation circuit;
• Strong preference for copper concentrator background;
• 6 months as a field operator in the Sentinel Flotation section well regarded.
Qualifications
• A Trade/Crafts certificate or its Equivalent

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

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