Job Description

Perform defined task as per document instruction/process. Prepare equipment for operators by accessing software in computer. Monitors and manipulates daily system jobs. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.
Qualifications

• Matric (Maths and Science)
• NQF 6
• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Will be an advantage)
• Acid Offloading: Chemical Operations

Experience

• 2 - 5 years' experience in Chemical industry
• Chemical industry with process control experience (Will be an advantage)

Duties
Operate complex equipment:

• Operate bulk blender, FFS, DCS equipment, Acid offloading, weighbridge

Ensure effective workflow:

• PTW, Risk Assessment, Lock Out procedure, HIRA, 5Y, identify and report problems, 5S (maintenance, quality, safety), AX job cards

Facilitate and assist in maintenance work:

• Step 1-7, Record downtime
• Check lab product analysis, visual checks, respond to analysis
• Mass balance: Recon
• Stock and production declaration

To ensure Safety adherence on shift:

• Housekeeping
• Raise tags
• Identify hazards
• Basic process safety knowledge
• Issue PTW
• Basic Firefighting, first aid knowledge

Drive high performance targets with the team:

• Oversee and control the process parameters and plant equipment in line with operating philosophy
• Correct deviations on DCS/PLC
• Work well in a team
• Report back on status of his/her area of responsibility
• Escalate deviations
• Attend shift and team meetings
• Autonomous maintenance (Inspections, Cleaning, Lubrication)
• Shift handover report for his/her area of responsibility
• Process & equipment Fault finding
• Quality control (product & procedures). Sample taking, analysing

Effective People Management:

• Frequent engagement
• Ensure moral of team
• Take responsibility and hold team accountable (delegate)
• Enforce company rules and regulations

To ensure Quality adherence on shift:

• Monitor and take corrective action on quality deviations
• Audits, spot checks, checklists, communicates ISO standards
• Ensure product is on specification
• Ensure ISO compliance of all activities

Adequate & systematic Administration:

• Proper written communication and interpretation
• Sending emails, running meetings, text, social media savvy

Job Competencies
Knowledge :

• Familiar / Competent in Microsoft Office

Core Behavioural Competencies:

• Decision making
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Motivation of self and others
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Integrity and trust
• Communication skills

Functional / Technical Competency :

• Conflict Management
• Product Knowledge
• Root-cause analysis

Cross-Functional Competency:

• Collaboration

General

• Fit, positive attitude, team player, digitally savvy, reliable
• SHEQ knowledge, Knowledge of 5S practice
• Numeracy & Literacy (Matric Maths, Science, English)
• Hazard identification
• PSM controls in the plant
• PTW training and risk identification and mitigation
• Firefighting; attend annual recertification
• Full plant operational competency. Multiple unit Ops.
• DCS/PLC Competency
• Team player
• Excellent communicator
• Good meeting etiquette
• Basic equipment maintenance knowledge
• Problem solving
• Product specifications, Quality control processes and procedures
• EQ, empathy
• Leadership
• Analytical thinking
• In depth knowledge of ISO standards
• Numeracy & Literacy (BTech level)
• Autonomous maintenance

Skills Required