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Vacancy title:
Control Room Operator – Dri Plant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Energy & Mining]
Jobs at:
Trade Kings
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 25 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Role Overview
Monitor and control Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant operations via control room automation systems to achieve production and quality targets safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate DCS/PLC/SCADA control systems for rotary kilns, coolers, waste heat recovery, and off-gas systems.
- Monitor process parameters (temperatures, pressures, gas compositions, feed rates) and make realtime adjustments.
- Coordinate directly with field operators and maintenance teams during standard operations, start-ups, shutdowns, and process alarms.
- Maintain accurate operational log sheets and shift reports.
Qualifications or Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Control Room Operator in a DRI plant or metallurgical process plant.
- Hands-on operational experience with PLC/DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley).
- Strong analytical skills and practical knowledge of rotary kiln and gas processing operations.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
Job application procedure
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HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application packet
Your application must include:
- A cover letter clearly specifying the position applied for.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of relevant academic, technical, and professional qualifications.
- Valid ERB/EIZ credentials (where applicable).
- Contact details for three (3) professional referees.
Note: Closing Date: September 25, 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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