SENIOR HOT METAL CRANE CONTROLLER

SA STEELWORKS - AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

The Group has a Senior Crane 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:

• Manage the operation of a variety of material-moving equipment daily
• Responsible for the inspection of machines and equipment on a daily basis
• Performing routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as required and initiate additional repair requests from mechanics when necessary.
• Control cranes, lifts and other equipment using standard operating procedures to ensure effective transportation of materials and safety for all personnel on site.
• Collaborate together with the Line manager and supervisors to optimize usage of the overhead crane
• Create and update detailed log of material transportation operations
• Provide additional support to other crane operators as necessary
• Operate overhead crane to transport metallurgical vessels filled with liquid steel.
• Manage all crane activity in the Meltshop at all times
• Must enforce and practice housekeeping policies
• Effectively monitor production process to achieve set daily targets and to minimize down time.
• Ability to analyze potential failures and communicate accordingly with possible solutions in a timeous manner
• Abiding by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies
• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) as per tasks assigned

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Matric (Maths Compulsory)
• Minimum of 4 years working experience with a valid overhead crane license and in a similar environment.
• Excellent manual dexterity, flexibility and physical strength.
• Excellent depth perception, hand-eye coordination and a fast reaction time
• Intermediate knowledge of lifting, hooking principles and practice
• Ability to detect machine discrepancies
• Experience working in the steel industry advantageous
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment
• Must be able to work SHIFTS overtime
• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Computer Literate