To operate the entire process of the plant through the shift team and or DCS. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.
- Matric with Maths & Science & English
- NQF 6 Qualification
- National Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Will be an advantage)
- 2 - 5 years’ experience in Chemical industry
- Chemical industry with process control experience (Will be an advantage)
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 morale 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
Knowledge
- Familiar / Competent in Microsoft Office
Core Behavioural Competencies
- Decision making
- Teamwork
- Work standards
- Reliability
- Motivation of self and others
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Integrity and trust
- Communication skills
- Planning and organization
- Stress tolerance
- Initiative
- Building relationships
Functional / Technical Competency
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Management
- Product Knowledge
- Root-cause analysis
Cross-Functional Competency
- Collaboration
- Functional integration
Leadership Competency
- Drive for Results
- Motivating Others
- Managing Vision and Purpose
- Motivating Others
- SHEQ knowledge, Knowledge of 5S Practice
- Numeracy & Literacy (BTech Level)
- 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
- Autonomous maintenance
