Aubrey Dos Santos

Reporting to the UG2 Operations Manager (MHSA 3.1a) as the appointed Sub-Ordinate Manager (MHSA 2.6.1) for EPL UG2 CRP Operation and also responsible for the technical proficiency and performance of the following 7 Chrome Recovery Plants:

• K1.5 & K2.5 UG2 (Sibanye Kroondal), K4 & EPL UG2 (Sibanye Marikana), Imapala Merafe, Impala Unicorn UG2 (Implats), Waterval West Plant (LG6 Tailings Retreatment Plant).

Role Functions and Responsibilities:

• Appointed Plant Superintendent, under the MHSA Regulation 2.6.1, for EPL Chrome Recovery Plant and responsible for the asset's performance in terms of production, engineering, quality, health & safety & environment.
• Technical Superintendent for all the UG2 Plants, tasked with achieving operational KPIs in terms of Plant performance, process safety, production outputs, quality control, product dispatches, plant efficiencies and utilization.
• Ensuring operational compliance to the Mine, Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Glencore Group Procedures and Standards.
• Planning and execution of test work (feasibility studies), capital projects and operational projects for process improvement, optimisation and automation.
• Project Management & Total Quality Management of capital projects and Process Safety engineering.
• Research & development, test work, feasibility studies & implementation of various successful chrome beneficiation technologies and separation processes.
• Mentoring and coaching of Plant Coordinators.
• Reviewing and updating Operational Procedures.
• Labour Planning.
• Implementing industry best practices and driving process safety excellence in all process designs, projects and builds.
• Ensuring that continuous improvement is executed according to the strategic and tactical goals mapped out per Plant.
• Stakeholder management and engagement.

Role Functions & Responsibilities:

• Legally Appointed sub-ordinate Manager (MHSA Section 7(4) Regulation 2.9.2) for UG2 Chrome Recovery Plant – EPL Operation (Reporting to Production Superintendent MHSA 2.6.1).
• Liaise with Senior Management and reporting on operational performance and related KPIs.
• Coordinating all operational functions with internal and external stake holders and business partners.
• Coordinate and overseeing the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of all metallurgical equipment and associated infrastructure and systems, such as: Spiral Plant, Magnet TTP, Thickener/ Water Treatment, cyclones, pumps, screens etc.
• Ensuring site compliance to the Mine, Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Glencore Group Procedures and Standards.
• Employing Total Quality Management principles to ensure the quality of saleable chrome products produced meets customer specification and oversee dispatch of final product to customer.
• Conducting test work on from time to time.
• Ensuring production volumes and unit costs are in line with budget forecasts and that expenditure is controlled and managed accordingly.
• Ensuring that the Plant utilization is above 98%.
• Ensuring that the Operation maintains its ISO14001 certification.
• Managing capital applications and projects for EPL UG2 Plant.

Role Functions & Responsibilities:

• Legally Appointed sub-ordinate Manager (MHSA Section 7(4) Regulation 2.9.2) for UG2 Chrome Recovery Plant: Performed this role at Wonderkop CRP, Rowland CRP and Eland CRP. (Reporting to Metallurgical Coordinator).
• Leading shift, monitoring Plant production processes, quality control, product dispatches, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Operational compliance to the Mine, Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Labour Relations Act and Glencore Group Procedures and Standards.