Process Technician / Operator / Maintenance Artisan
Bhp Billiton Hillside Aluminium
Richards Bay Area, South Africa
-Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions. -Coordinated procedures for facility.-Equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines. -Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule. -Inspected systems in use to detect problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions. -Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently. -Responsible for the selection and maintenance of mining equipment. -Lining inspection, sample handling, emergency dumping, charging and furnace relining.-Operate the following plant vehicles:>10ton Forklift>Overhead crane 25t (pendant operated)>Anode pallet transport vehicle>Bob cat/ Front end loader-Anode bake furnace start-up and production:>Control room, PLC plant monitoring.>Anode sampling and lab entry>Fire moving and section pit preparation.>Furnace Crane (FTA) operation>Transfer crane and stacking crane operation>Safety and emergency procedures.>Forklift operation-Started as a plant operator and worked myself up to maintenance artisan and continued training as a millwright.