Furnace Specialist - Gqeberha, South Africa - Staff Solutions Recruitment

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    Description
    Key Performance Areas:
    • Perform start up and cool down procedures on the furnace
    • Constant monitoring of furnace parameters
    • Control power to the furnace with defined curves
    • Oversee the loading of raw materials into the furnace
    • Operate pumps, valves and furnace equipment
    • Maintain refractory installations
    • Operate furnace hydraulics
    • Supervise the unloading of product once sufficiently cooled
    • Report defective equipment
    • Adherence to Safety, Environmental and Health regulations
    • Co-ordinate housekeeping duties
    • Management of the Furnace equipment and operational procedures
    • Manage risk by identifying potential failures and offering solutions to remedy risk
    • Team supervision to ensure smooth operation of the shift
    • Manage consumables and spares to ensure that production runs smoothly
    • Compile shift report including general incidents and delays
    • Investigate incidents and communicate findings and possible solutions timeously
    • Manage quality standards in accordance with set targets and guidelines
    Minimum Requirements:
    • Matric (Maths and Science required)
    • At least 3 years furnace experience
    • Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)
    • SAQA accreditation related to furnace operations will be beneficial
    • Willingness to work overtime and shifts
    Competencies
    • Understand emergency procedures pertaining to the furnace process
    • Understand the Health and Safety requirements for operating the furnace
    • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
    • In depth knowledge and experience in operating a furnace
    • Ability to work in and lead a team
    • Ability to work independently
    • Ability to work under challenging conditions
    • In good health, physically fit