The Process Plant Day Shift Operator reports to the Process Plant Operations Shift Supervisor.   

Key Performance Areas

• Operate all processes and related equipment in adherence to safe operating procedures.
• Monitor and analyse process data and take actions to optimize plant performance.
• Perform Lockout/Tag out of process equipment.
• Complete operational inspections and housekeeping tasks in designated sections of the plant.
• Monitor reagents quantity and inventory.
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of mill equipment; (Troubleshooting operational upsets and minor technical issues).
• Ensure that all safety issues are reported to the Shift Supervisor and promptly remedied.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure effective decision making.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environment culture and the Internal Responsibility System
• Adhere and enforce all aspects of the company’s health, safety and environmental policies and procedures and ensure incidents are promptly reported.

Technical Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.
• Display good problem-solving skills with a mechanical aptitude to handle minor projects.
• Attention to details
• Able to work in heights, confined spaces
• Ability to work without supervision while carrying out duties.
• Excellent numerical skills and computer literacy

Behaviours/Personal Attributes

• Capability to handle multiple tasks or assignments at the same time.
• Ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum High School certificate or BGCSE or equivalent
• Above average results in Mathematics and Chemistry
• Minimum three years’ experience operating in a mineral process treatment plant, preferably in a gold plant.
• Experience in crushing, conveying, grinding and recovery
• Valid Botswana Class B Drivers Licence