Position:                   Operator 2 – Equipment
Department:             Process Plant
Reporting to:            Senior Supervisor – Mill/Treatment
Number of Positions:One (1)

GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: 
To operate the Milling Circuit in accordance with GGM’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to achieve the targets set by the Process Plant Management. The role holder is expected to strictly adhere to all GGM Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures during milling operations. Additionally, the role requires full compliance with the GGM Code of Conduct, including observance of all security protocols within the plant and across the mine site.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Ordinary level for secondary education or above.

EXPERIENCE:
•    A minimum of 3 years of working experience in the process plant environment.
•    General background in crushing, milling and/or processing preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
•    Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems at milling.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Safety Health and Environment
•    Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment by ensuring proper disposal of waste, preventing spillage, securing tools and hoses, and keeping all equipment neatly arranged.
•    Identify and report safety hazards, inspect and monitor gas levels, and test emergency equipment like safety shower.
•    Adhere to PPE requirements and ensure all high-risk tasks are covered under valid permit to work procedures (eg, confined space, handrail removed)
•    Maintain strict compliance with site safety standards and procedures.

Operational Units
Sag &Ball Mills
•    Inspect for leaks, abnormal sounds and vibration, report faults.
•    Monitor and adjust mill speed and load with the control room.
•    Ensure scats chutes and bunkers are clear.

Hopper & Discharge pumps
•    Maintain hopper levels and clear build-ups.
•    Control spillage and ensure proper sump pump directions.
•    Test and switch discharge pumps as schedule; avoid bogging during shutdown.

Gearbox & Lubrication
•    Check gearbox vibration/noise and report irregularities.
•    Monitor lube oil levels, leaks, and operate pumps as needed.
•    Handle oil spills per GGM procedures.

Spillage Pumps
•    Inspect for performance, condition, and availability.
•    Ensure proper discharge line routing.

Mill Operations & Density Control
•    Start and stop the SAG mill, and Ball mill, and discharge pumps according to GGM operating procedures and control room instructions.
•    Monitor and record mill discharge densities (SAG and Ball) per log sheet to ensure optimal performance.
•    Manually adjust milling water and feed water valves to control density and hopper levels as advised.

Water Management
•    Monitor and maintain water ponds levels; prevent overflows and ensure raw water pond remains above 80%
•    Ensure emergency sump pumps are always operational and in automatic mode.
•    Top up cooling water tanks and clean pump filters as per schedule.
•    Inspect and report the condition and performance of process, high-pressure, and raw water pumps.

Spillage Management
•    Immediately report any spillage to the control room or shift supervisor.
•    Clean and hose down spillage areas to maintain safety and housekeeping standards.

Planned tasks & Documentation
•    Perform scheduled tasks as assigned by the senior supervisor through the weekly plan.
•    Ensure QQTR tasks are fully explained, executed and job cards completed and signed off.
•    Submit all records and inspections sheets timely and accurately.