FT Contract - Shift Supervisor - Newcastle - South Africa

Key Role Responsibilities: 

• Operate gunning equipment and assist with refractory installations and maintenance of all related equipment 
• First line maintenance inspection and maintenance tasks on equipment 
• BOF Taphole Sleeve Changes and maintenance / servicing related to BOF sleeves/Blocks
• BOF Slag stopper maintenance and servicing
• BOF and Hot Metal Ladle gunning and training of operators
• Application and monitoring of company material (incl. trial material)  Controlling of material (gunning; castable; bricks; sleeves; blocks, etc.) Checking and maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment of company on site 
• Checking, managing and reporting on company gunning material on the various plants and in the stores 
• Maintain and improve customer satisfaction by providing good, on time and reliable service. 
• Providing the necessary training on correct gunning practice and the use of company equipment 
• Compiling daily reports, shift rosters and attending to meetings  Performing Stand-By duties and Supervision on a shift basis 
• Own reliably transport to perform Stand-By Duties. 
• Cost control on equipment and spares & PPE 
• Maintain housekeeping rules and regulations 
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations (SHER) 
• Compliance to Quality Management System

Qualifications, Skills and experience:

• Grade 12
• 3 – 5 years in a steel making environment and maintaining mechanical equipment would be advantageous
• Maintenance and repair of equipment is an important part of the job function, hence a person with good mechanical expertise and ability is required
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to converse in English (reading, writing & speaking).
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Be able to work in a pressured environment
• Be able to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
• Flexible to change shift pattern on short notice
• Adhere to stringent physical requirements of the position
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s license
• Be punctual
• No gunning experience is required but would be advantageous.
• Computer experience, word, excel