Plant Production Supervisor (Mining / Process Plant / Iron Ore / Open-Pit) – West Africa
Reference No. 001-0410KV
Reference Number: 001-0410KV
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Plant Production Supervisor who will ensure compliance with HSE and HR policies, process plant KPI targets and daily production goals, while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and mining teams to optimise plant performance.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with relevant HSE and HR policies, procedures, objectives and regulations and the commitment to achieving Zero Harm through safe behaviours.
- Ensure compliance to process plant KPI targets and exceed to achieve lowest possible cost per ton of production. This includes daily production, concentrate grade, recovery and other related to plant operations.
- Performs Root cause failure analysis, troubleshooting and applies it to his/her work effectively in urgent and quality resolution of defects.
- Ensure that all Operational personnel, national, under his supervision work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Immediately reporting to the processing superintendent all incidents, breakdowns, potential failures of equipment.
- Liaising with engineering & maintenance to plan activities to improve availability and utilization of plant. Liaise with Mining for feed to plant and establish correct blend ratios.
- Ability to interpret supervisory control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for improving performance of process circuit.
- To supervise the efficient & smooth running of the process plant, controlling quality and optimizing production.
- Communicate and co-ordinate very well with sub – contractors and other departments on issues concerning the efficient running of the plant.
- Check to ensure that all pumps and other equipment are running efficiently and provide updates to field operators, powerhouse control room and others about shutdowns, start-ups, and scheduled maintenance.
- Ensure plant operators do Pre-start checks on the process plant equipment.
- Ensure competent electrician isolate equipment before operators commences maintenance/ inspection on them.
- Prepare and submit work request forms to maintenance for faulty equipment and suggestions for better throughput.
- Ensure that the sampling process is done correctly and on time.
- Conduct toolbox talks and safe task instructions (STI).
- Study the problems and issues arising in the operation and process and identify suitable remedial measures.
Requirements:
- Relevant Industry Qualification.
- 3-5 years hands on experience working on a process plant.
- Prior experience in a supervisory role.
- Proficiency in root cause failure analysis and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with business systems used in production environments (e.g., ERP, maintenance planning, or reporting systems).
- Excellent communication and ability to mentor and train operational staff.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerrin van Schalkwyk at kvanschalkwyk [at] camining [dot] com
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Kerrin van Schalkwyk
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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