Senior Process Controller BMR Leach

INTERNAL POSITION (ONLY PERMANENT IMPALA REFINERY EMPLOYEES TO APPLY)

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION:      09 April 2025

CLOSING DATE:                   18 April 2025

DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN:      BMR PRODUCTION LEACH

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To perform process control duties as per the section-specific procedures to enable the section/plant to meet production targets with respect to time, quality, reduced frequency of errors and wastage reduction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science essential.
• Passed all Process Controller modules in the Leach section as per CPDP.
• Sound knowledge of plant-specific processes and risk assessments is essential.
• Must have a good understanding of standard operating procedures and the ability to control process plant conditions.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, security and quality procedures required.
• Sound problem-solving, communication, supervisory and analytical skills required.
• Computer literacy i.e. MS Office, SAP and SCADA systems.
• Must be medically fit for BMR.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out all tasks associated with the Senior Process Controller position as per the Leach CPDP.
• Meet section-specific production targets and attend to and report production-related problems.
• Conduct analysis, monitor purities and yields and report.
• Schedule SAP, and AMPLA maintenance notifications.
• Ensure that log sheets (and other required documentation) are updated accurately.
• Prepare equipment for repairs and maintenance in line with work procedures and completion of breakdown sheets where applicable.
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining safety, environmental, quality and security standards in the area of work.
• Supervise and oversee on-the-job training of subordinates where required.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and promote and maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
• Act in the absence of the Process Supervisor.

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