Control Room Supervisor (Mining / Processing Plant / PLC / Scada / Production) – West Africa

Western Africa
Posted 2 weeks ago

Reference No. 506-2701LH

Reference Number: 506-2701LH


Job Description:


Our client is is seeking an experienced Control Room Supervisor to oversee all control room operations for the processing plant at their mine site in West Africa.


Responsibilities:


  • Overseeing shift control room operations for the process plant to ensure production targets are met.
  • Ensure that the control room operations are carried out in line with company standards, safely and efficiently.
  • Input operational system status with control system tools.
  • Calibrating and troubleshooting automation.
  • Ensuring effective implementation of control loops and cascade loops in PLC/SCADA system to ensure consistent plant operations.
  • Overseeing control desk.
  • Attending to production floor requests and machine stoppage alerts.
  • Ensuring plant is operating within parameters required production and process key metrics.
  • Assessing and troubleshooting process logs.
  • Continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure environmental, health and safety standards are adhered to.
  • Regular reporting and providing feedback to Plant Manager and production team.
  • Mentoring and training subordinates.


Requirements: Qualification and Skill


  • Diploma or National Certificate in Mineral Processing (or similar qualification).
  • Supervisory / management certificate advantageous.
  • 8 years previous experience in Control Room Operations within a mineral processing environment, including 5 years at Supervisory level.
  • Strong PLC / Scada experience with the ability to run the process plant through the SCADA control system.
  • Proven experience calibrating and troubleshooting automation within an operational processing plant.
  • Computer literate with good communication skills.
  • Strong experience in mentoring, training, coaching and guiding local nationals as an expatriate in Africa.
  • Strong focus on health and safety standards and compliance.
  • In line with the company’s diversification initiatives, female candidates are encouraged to apply.


Benefits and Contractual information:


  • FIFO roster.
  • Single status only.
  • Long term contract.


If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to llaas@camining.com.


Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.


Leanne Laas


Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management


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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