Control Room Operator

Base Titanium Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company, Base Resources Limited, is developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project about 50km south of Mombasa. The Project is now funded and construction commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011. Production is scheduled to start during the second half of 2013.

Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people. Kwale is the first large mining development in Kenya since 1911 and represents an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development of the Project. Qualified candidates encouraged to apply.

Control Room Operator – Ref: HRPR05/13

The incumbent will monitor & control MSP processes from SCADA system in Control Room within prescribed operating parameters in order to meet production plan requirements.

Other duties include:
 Ensure effective Monitoring & Control of Plant.
 Competent handle process information.
 Facilitating effective shift handover.
 Develop high performance teams
 Maintain a clean plant/environment
 Promote a safe work environment

Essentials
 KCSE (Kenyan Certificate of Senior Education) with maths and science; English and/or Swahili.
 1 Year experience in a Mineral Sands Plant or Mining Operation as a Plant Control Room Operator.
 Production and processing in mineral extraction.
 Computers and electronics.
 Health, safety and environment.
 Working knowledge of English.

Eligible applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter, copy of Identity Card, copies of qualifications and three traceable references for the attention of the Human Resources Manager, clearly marked “Application for Control Room Operator” including the reference number to recruitment@basetitanium.com.
Applications must be received on or before 15th March 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.