Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for furnace operations
- Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
- Establish and maintain communications with other personnel
- Select appropriate personal protective equipment
- Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
- Check records and record outstanding maintenance inspections and identified defects
- Start-up furnace
- Monitor and control the smelting process
- Shutdown furnace