Utility Operator (Durban, South Africa)
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About the Role
TO attain the basic required skill level for a Utility Operator on the Pot Line through on-the-job training. Toassist the Assistant Cell Operator, Cell Operator / Cell Technicia.
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Responsibilities
- Assist PTM operator in changing anodes safely and to required standard
- Prepare tapping hole prior to metal tapping
- Skim crucible to remove dross
- Perform metal and bath sampling for quality control
- Assist in housekeeping, bath tapping/pouring, material addition, pot skimming and redressing
- Clean crucible and siphon tips
- Attend anode effects to lower PFC emissions
- Maintain 5S standards and general housekeeping
- Spot and report hazards to reduce incident frequency
Requirements
- Willingness to undergo on the job training
- Ability to work in a shift environment
- Basic mechanical aptitude
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Job Overview
- Attain basic skill level for Utility Operator on Pot Line through on the job training.
- Assist Assistant Cell Operator, Cell Operator/Cell Technician in operating reduction cells to produce molten aluminium effectively and efficiently.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist PTM operator in changing anodes safely and to required standard by removing/replacing back pot shields, transferring anode reference mark, monitoring pot voltage, activating/deactivating anode set logic and anode dressing.
- Assist and ensure pot beam raising operation is performed as per procedure and safely.
- Prepare tapping hole prior to metal tapping.
- Skim crucible to remove dross.
- Perform metal and bath sampling for quality and chemistry control.
- Assist cell operator/assistant cell operator in housekeeping, bath tapping/pouring, material addition to pots, pot skimming and pot redressing.
- Assist in gutter and basement cleaning.
- Attend PTM on the job training if required.
- Clean crucible and siphon tips.
- Attend anode effects efficiently aimed at lower PFC emissions.
- Perform all other operational work activities as deemed necessary by Shift Supervisor (e.g., clean pot breaker tips, deck plates, bumper plates).
- Ensure pot shields and doors are properly placed and closed to reduce HF emissions.
Additional Duties
- Maintain 5S Standards and general housekeeping.
- Take part in spotting and reporting hazards to reduce incident frequency rate and aim for zero LTI.
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