Operator, Mill I

‎1. JOB DETAILS:
Position Title: Senior Operator
Broad Band: M07: Semi - professional
Talent Pipeline Layer: Manage Self Operational (MS)
‎2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
Ensure continuous, effective and efficient plant/production operations by
controlling or operating chemical processes, systems and/or machines, with
strict adherence to safety and operational regulations, rules and procedures
‎3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Qualification:
‎1. High school certificate
‎2. Maths and Science is desirable
‎3. Formal Production/Process qualification preferred (e.g. National
Diploma)
Experience:
‎3 Years relevant experience
Skills:
* Acute safety awareness and attitude
* Sound analytical and problem solving skills
* General understanding of the value chain
* Sound knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
* Proficient knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
* Sound knowledge of machines, tools and equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and first line maintenance
* Advanced knowledge of policies, rules, processes and procedures
* Competent in using applicable industrial control software and/or systems
* Highly competent in troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions
* Advanced understanding of specific section's processes and procedures
* Advanced knowledge of Ma'aden's safety codes, regulations, rules and procedures
* Controlling operations of equipment and/or systems
* Critical thinking
* Sound time management and organising skills
* Up-to-date compliance training
* Ability to follow instructions and rule
* Full physical mobility, including ability to work at heights or confined spaces
* Effective verbal and written communication
* Sound knowledge of mathematical principles
* Teamwork
* Ability to handle pressure and setbacks
* Qualified first-aid provider
‎4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Focus Area
Get results through individual contribution, effort and self management
Operational / Functional
‎1. Consistently achieve all delivery targets (e.g. tons, products,
services)
‎2. Ensure all work is met through quality results (agreed standards,
quality, quantity and due dates)
‎3. Cost awareness and control
‎4. Resources utilization and efficiency through optimizing available
resources and contained cost
‎5. Consistently achieve all HSE targets
* Controlling machines and processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate and adjust machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles) within design and operating parameters
* Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
* Monitoring processes and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess evidence of operating problems
* Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
* Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
* Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment
* Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power
* Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment
* Move control settings to start, stop or make necessary adjustments on machinery and equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields, etc.
* Start and shut down plant equipment following due processes and procedures
* Monitor transportation and storage of flammable and other potentially dangerous products to ensure that safety guidelines are followed
* Observe recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, gauges, dials or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions
* Monitor equipment functioning, observe temperature, level, and flow gauges, and perform regular unit checks to ensure that all equipment is operating as it should, safety, and efficient operation, and to pro-actively detect malfunction
* Control operation of compressors, scrubbers, evaporators, and refrigeration equipment to liquefy, compress, or regasify natural gas
* Record, review, and compile operations records, test results, and gauge readings such as temperatures, pressures, concentrations, and flows
* Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel
* Inspect operating units, such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency
* Examine materials, ingredients, or products, visually or with hands, to ensure conformance to established standards
* Clean, adjust, and maintain equipment, using hand tools
* Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements
* Operate energy production equipment
* Operate pumping systems or equipment
* Ensure and contribute to proper housekeeping
Leadership
‎1. Understand, support and live the Ma'aden vision, values and goals
‎2. Takes accountability for personal improvement, personal development,
skills development and effectiveness
‎3. Takes responsibility, agree on and review personal performance goals and
achievement of high performance goals
‎4. Plan, organize, control and report own work and consistently ensure that
work is completed to plan
‎5. Regularly achieves the application/compliance of policies, practices,
standards, procedures and methods
‎6. Resolve work obstacles and issues positively through problem solving and
decision making
* Provide on-the-job-training and coaching to less experienced peers, colleagues and new incumbents
* Perform acting duties when required
* Identify and implement value adding initiatives (new ideas, thinking and approaches adopted and supported by the business)
* Display a positive attitude to work and add value to team, partners and other areas of the business
* Continuously improve own work processes
* Establish and maintain professional standards of service provision and contribution
* Seek opportunities to participate in (special) projects
Relationships
‎1. Fully understand and deliver on customers/partner needs and
expectations through positive working relationships with all related
stakeholders (internal and external)
‎2. Consistently maintain constructive relationships within the team and
with all stakeholders through relationships and collaboration
‎3. Team and customer communication
‎4. Continuous improvement through sharing new ideas and implementing them
* Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates
* Build effective working relationship with manager, peers, technicians, engineers, contractors and maintenance staff
* Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with customers
* Network and collaborate with colleagues and other teams
* Interdependent working relations with eternal and internal partners and co-ordination of actions
* Network and collaborate with colleagues and other teams
‎5. COMPETENCIES:
Technical/Functional
* Advanced knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
* Advanced knowledge of machines, tools and equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and first line maintenance
* Advanced knowledge of policies, rules, processes and procedures
* Sound knowledge of applicable industrial control software
* Advanced knowledge and training re Ma 'aden's safety regulations, rules and procedures
* Up-to-date compliance training
* Proficient knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
* Sound experience of shutdowns and start-ups
Leadership
* Developing self
* Embrace digitalisation within the function
* Networking and collaboration
* Continuous improvement
Safety
* Safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere
* Advanced awareness and understanding of HSE rules and procedures
* Concern for own wellbeing and that of others
* Ability to pro-actively identifying safety hazards and act accordingly
* Awareness of specific HSE regulatory and statutory compliance requirements
* Embrace Ma'aden Safety Culture Transformation Program