Controller, Process – Shift PSC at First Quantum Minerals

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

 

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

 

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

 

Job description:

Job title:                                             …           Shift Controller – Peirce Smith Converters (PSC)

Site:                                                    …           Kansanshi

Department:                                        …           Smelter

Section:                                              …          Secondary Smelting

Position reports to:                            …           Shift Controller – Secondary Smelting

Grade:                                                 …           15

Direct reports:                                    …           Operator – Peirce Smith Converters
Operator – Main Aisle Crane Driver
Operator – Mobile Equipment

Purpose

Manage the shift operation of the Peirce Smith Converter area of the Copper Smelter.

 

The Peirce Smith Converter area consists of four Peirce Smith Converters (PSC) with the supporting systems i.e. Water cooled hood, low pressure blast air supply, SiO2 fluxing system, tuyere puncher and off gas collection system.

 

Key Responsibilities

• This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
• Maintain safety and discipline in the Section
• Ensure that shift throughput targets for the Peirce Smith Converters are achieved.
• Supervise the control room operators and other operators in the Section.
• Monitor plant operations and ensure operating procedures are strictly followed
• Ensure that the critical operating parameters are kept within pre-determined limits
• Prepare, issue, close and cancel work permits in Peirce Smith Converter area.
• Maintain required stock of all consumables at site
• Monitor and interpret assay results from process streams
• Actively seek more information and assistance from other sources as required to diagnose and correct any problems with operating equipment and processes (e.g. maintenance, metallurgists)
• Understand and identify all relevant plant equipment, process control and emergency systems; be able to explain these clearly to others
• Provide training and development opportunities for all direct reports on an ongoing basis
• Liaise closely with his counterpart in the Anode Furnace & Primary Smelting areas
• Assist in the cold and hot commissioning of the Peirce Smith Converters
• Other duties as directed by the Shift Coordinator – Secondary Smelting

 

Qualifications

Desirable:

• Tertiary Qualification in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering or Equivalent

 

Experience

 

Required:

• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in copper smelting

 

Desirable:

• Supervisory experience with Peirce Smith Converters
• Supervisory experience with Hot Metal Cranes
• Familiarity with typical process plant equipment such as pumps, blowers and instrumentation
• Familiarity with safety systems, permit systems and procedures in a process plant environment

 

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Good at maintaining operating standards, workforce discipline and teamwork.
• Good communication skills
• Systematic monitoring and assessment skills

 

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Should have a good understanding of the:

• Equipment in the area of supervision, its purpose and how it operates
• Process Flow Sheet in the area of supervision