Senior Operator: Plant (Field) – Swakop Uranium
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Responsible for the efficient operations of the Field area by performing lockouts, isolation and complete clearance permits.
Key Performance Areas
- Carry out plant inspections as set out in the operating procedures.
- Perform start-up and shutdown in area of responsibility in the plant.
- Ensure safe operation of plant and equipment.
- Continually monitor all process operational levels, flow rates and feed rates information displayed on the control system and initiate any remedial action required to achieve the set production targets.
- Diagnose faults in the plant by assessing control system information displayed, visual inspections and reports received from plant personnel and take the appropriate action to minimise delays.
- Optimise plant throughput by entering data into the system to adjust operating parameters.
- Respond to abnormal or emergency plant conditions.
- Comply with and enforce all plant operating, safety standards and procedures.
- Inspect plant equipment conditions and report any abnormalities.
- Inspect and clean equipment as per schedule.
- Ensure that all job requests are generated and loaded on SAP system for equipment repairs.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects.
- 3 years’ working experience in a Processing Plant.
- Competency and Technical knowledge of plant operational processes and procedures.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
How to Apply
Apply online: swakopuranium.mcidirecthire.com
Closing Date: 2026-11-09
REF Code: 765
