- REFERENCE:HR0297169
- CONTRACT:Full-time
- PRIMARY LOCATION:Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
- DATE POSTED:11 Jul 2014
Issuer: Permits
(Mining x5)
(Smeting, Processing & Logistcs x 13)
Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and Southern Africa. For more information, please visit www.riotinto.com.
Located in the KwaZulu Natal province, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is part of the Rio Tinto Group (74% shareholding). RBM is an internationally recognized sand mining and mineral processing operations leader and is one of the world's foremost producers of titanium minerals, high purity pig iron and zircon.
Employing some 2 000 permanent staff and a number of well-established contracting companies, RBM is proud of the accreditation for ISO 9001 for quality, OHSAS 18001 certification for occupational health and safety management, and ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management. The company has implemented a sound corporate social development programme and an internationally recognised environmental rehabilitation programme to restore the mined dunes to their natural state after mining.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Reporting to the Superintendent: Plant, as the Issuer: Permits you will ensure that permits are issued and that all lock-outs and isolation of equipment is done in accordance with RBM’s procedures for permits, lock-outs and isolations.
JOB OBJECTIVES:
- Daily issue permits to work for the area including working at heights permits and confined space clearance certificates.
- Liaise with applicant and inspect the site of work before issuing and signing-off of permits
- Keep the plant supervisor informed of permits issued.
- Conduct regular audits and coaching where necessary on existing permits issued by other Permit Authorisers and Applicants.
- Provide on-plant training for permit Authorisers and Applicants.
- Develop Safety representatives for the area on hazard identification.
- Conduct PTOs for both routine and non-routine tasks.
- Custodian of the isolation stations.
- Maintain isolation matrices.
- Conduct plant walkabouts and inspect work carried out in respect of permits issued.
- Perform fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the superintendent.
- Issue and control plant permits for any type of work to be performed in their area of responsibility.
- Ensure that all standard documentation is completed and effectively processed.
- Audit 2.9.2. files
- Keep abreast of planned work in area of responsibility where permits are required.
- Compile reports on operational delivery requirements
- Assist in the compliance with ISO, RBM and Rio Tinto standards for permit issuing.
- Identify hazardous activities and mitigation measures during plant walkabouts and report them to the plant superintendent
- Maintain and improve safety, health and environmental standards and practices.
- Participate in working forums as part of the fatality prevention programme
- Participate in shut planning and be involved in planning and scheduling the relevant isolations for shutdowns
OUTPUTS:
- Adhering to the laid out procedures and instructions
- Thorough knowledge of the plant operation
- Understanding of the isolation and lock-out procedures and hazard identification
- Identifies areas for the improvement of plant safety and addresses accordingly to contribute to a safe operation
- Coach / Guide plant personnel on isolation and lockout procedures
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12/N3 (with Maths and Science)
- Driver’s License: EB
- Minimum of 3 years process plant experience in the Mining Industry environment
- Previous HSE experience would be beneficial
- Training: Authorized Person (PTW, WAH, Confined Space)
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literacy (Advanced)
- Well-developed communication (verbal and written) and numeric skills
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and attention to detail
- Physical fitness to ensure that tasks are carried out effectively
- Sound judgement, reasoning and decision-making skills.
Closing date: 25 July 2014
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