About the role
We are looking for an Operator: Plant to monitor, operate and record specific elements within the plant according to given operating procedures and standards. To ensure that the process flow runs effectively and optimally.
Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will:
- Perform manual duties as required per functional area to ensure optimal plant functioning, including general cleaning duties.
- Ensure correct operating procedures are followed as per predetermined processes and standards in order to achieve optimum outputs via optimal use of equipment
- Stand-in for the HME Operator, Principal Plant operator, Plant Controller or Process Controller when required
- Perform basic machine and equipment maintenance to ensure optimal functioning as per the requirements of the specific functional area.
What you’ll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- As an applicant, please ensure you read and answer all pre-screening questions carefully within the online application form, any unanswered questions may negatively affect your application.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (Please attach clear and visible copies of your issued certificates with your application)
- Matric with Core Mathematics & Physical Science (attaching a copy of a Valid certificate is compulsory) OR a complete N3 with Core Mathematics & Engineering Science (attaching a copy of a Valid certificate is compulsory)
- South African Driver’s Licence (attaching a copy of a Valid licence is compulsory)
- Experience in Heavy Industry would be beneficial
- All applications with only statement of results will be automatically disqualified.
- Only online applications will be considered, applications through alternative channels will not be accepted.
- All correspondence from the Rio Tinto Recruitment team will be done online and/ through the provided mobile number, it is therefore critical to ensure that your application has the most recent contact details.
Please note that failure to satisfy all the minimum requirements listed above will lead to your application not being considered.
What we offer
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs, pension, and savings plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental, etc)