Vacancy title:
5 Control Room Operator – Acid Plant
Jobs at:
First Quantum MineralsDeadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 10 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Acid plant consists the following major segments, Gas Cleaning / Cooling, Oxidation / Strong Acid, Cooling Tower and Acid Storage Tanks sections.
Key Responsibilities
This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function
• Ensure that the acid plant, gas cleaning/cooling, oxidation/strong acid, cooling tower, strong acid storage equipment are operated safely and efficiently, within prescribed limits to achieve production targets.
• Monitor and control process parameters & plant equipment through the Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Respond to alarms and process disturbances in a timely manner.
• Operate safety systems and emergency systems in the event of an emergency.
• Clearly and accurately communicate the status of the plant to others, eg field operators, maintenance workers, other control room operators (e.g. Isasmelt CRO, PSCs CRO, and KMP Process plants CROs).
• Maintain an accurate operating log-sheet.
• Provide field operators with information and instructions as required to enable them to carry out their jobs safely and effectively.
• Monitor and interpret assay results from process streams.
• Monitor and interpret process data via the plant process historian system (PI).
• Actively seek more information and assistance from other sources as required to diagnose and correct any problems with operating equipment and processes (e.g. maintenance, metallurgists).
• Understand and identify all relevant plant equipment, process control systems & emergency systems; be able to explain these clearly to others
• Other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
Required:
• Grade 12 and previous experience as a Control Room Operator or
• Diploma in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering or Equivalent
Experience
Optional:
• Any previous experience as Acid Plant, Smelter, or any process plant CRO.
• Exposure to DCS system
Behavioural Traits
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills and the ability to write clearly and concisely in English
• Responsible and punctual approach to work
• Discipline and teamwork
• Ability to follow instructions and to give instructions where required
• Good at implementing changes in operating practice
Operational Requirements
• MS Office proficient
• DCS Systems.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education:
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