SENIOR OPERATOR FINEGOLD

Vacancy: Senior Operator Finegold

Division: Refinery

Job Grade: B-Upper

Job Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22 June 2025

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this role is to operate fine gold refining induction furnaces, granulation furnaces, and de-golding furnaces.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Ensure deposits are charged and refined into the furnace.
• Handle deposit slips for charges and hand them to Clerks.
• Take process samples and monitor the quality of molten gold and anodes.
• Maintain housekeeping and stock management, ensuring correct labelling and proper evaluation of materials.
• Collect fine gold ingots and fluxes and transport them to the fine gold floor.
• Transfer ingots from trolleys into the duty furnace using tongs.
• Conduct pre-start checks on the furnace and submit reports to the Supervisor before charging the furnace.
• Maintain accurate production logs and provide shift performance feedback.
• Achieve daily production targets and be accountable for metallic residues.
• Collaborate with Asset Care to resolve furnace maintenance issues.
• Allow the charge to melt while the furnace and crucible heat up.
• Ensure all materials and tools for refining are available before starting the process.
• Secure chlorine hoses to graphite tubes and record activities on the log sheet.
• Complete the log sheet during and at the end of the refining process.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings and monthly safety meetings for the section.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and proactively address safety concerns.

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