Crane Controller

Description:

CRANE CONTROLLER - SA STEELWORKSSA Steelworks has a Controller position available. The successful candidate will provide support to SA Steelworks Meltshop Department. Applicants will be required to complete a skills test, only candidates with an average of 70% can successfully apply for the vacancy. (SHIFT POSITION) Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Accurate setup, adjustments, operation and maintenance of machinery/stands/ mechanism in the production line processConduct daily inspection of relevant work area and report possible failures or unsafe working conditionsOperate overhead crane to lift, move, and position loadsOperate overhead crane to splice electrodes at ladle furnace departmentOperate ladle furnaceSafely carry out lifting or transportation requestsCheck and record lifting equipment condition before useReport all defects to the Senior Crane Controller or Line Manager immediatelyAssist Senior Crane Controller with crane activities in the melt shopMaintain standard machine operating procedures when operating machineryGeneral maintenance and cleaning of the work area/workstation/machine you are responsible forMust enforce and practice housekeeping policiesAbility to analyze potential failures and communicate accordingly with possible solutions in a timeous mannerContinuously assess safe working practices and ensure that all incidents are recorded and addressed promptly.Ensure shift handover is conducted thoroughly in the melt shop fifteen minutes before the start of each shift and ensure that all issues are reported clearly.Abiding by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act andCompany policiesQuality control according to set standardsAdhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) as per tasks assigned Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:Matric (Maths Compulsory)Overhead Crane licenseMinimum of 2 years working experience with a valid overhead crane license and in a similar environmentComputer LiterateStrong knowledge of machineryAbility to detect machine discrepanciesExperience working in the steel industry advantageousAbility to work under pressure in a demanding environmentWillingness to work overtime and SHIFTSMust consistently be conscious of and compliant with Health & Safety rules and regulationsGood communication skillsExcellent time managementIn good health, physically fit Attributes:Team playerDemonstrate good planning and organizational skillsConcentration & PrecisionAttentive to detailAbility to work independentlyExcellent standards in execution