Senior Operator : Control Room

Job description

The Opportunity: Reporting directly to the Process Shift Supervisor, the Senior Control Room Operator is responsible for the real-time monitoring and control of the Processing Plant using the Yokogawa Distributed Control System (DCS). You will be the primary technical lead in the control room, ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently while maintaining environmental and quality standards. This will include mentoring and training new Control Room Operators to maintain competency across all shifts. This role is offered on an 8/6 7/7 FIFO roster. Responsibilities will include. - Monitor and adjust process variables via the Yokogawa DCS to maintain stable plant operation - Provide detailed feedback to contribute to optimization of control loops and setpoints to maximise throughput and recovery rates while minimising energy and reagent consumption - Manage the safe and efficient startup, shutdown, and emergency isolation of plant equipment using the DCS in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. - Be a central communication hub between the Shift Supervisor, Process Technicians, maintenance teams, and metallurgy staff to coordinate daily activities and resolve pro...