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Plant Operator

Aeciminingchemicals

Job Description

Handover
  • Communicate the details of the past shift from incoming operator, ensuring that all information on problem areas are conveyed to operator and Shift leader.
  • Sign and acknowledge all information in handover log book.
  • Acknowledge all open permit to work clearances.
Process Start up Conditions
  • Correct commissioning of plant utilities.
  • Ensure that plant section is safe for start up.
Commissioning of Section/Equipment
  • Ensure appropriate documentation is available for batch start up (e.g., works order, process log and manufacturing manual).
  • Test equipment on request.
  • Programming batch meter.
  • Offloading and charging raw materials.
  • Ensure safe operation under vacuum and reaction conditions.
  • Transfer of product from reactor to vessel while ensuring correct line up.
  • Commissioning of scrubber and pumps.
  • Packing out of product into flobins and bulk tankers.
  • Follow manufacturing instructions as per reaction requirements.
  • Hoisting and charging of powder.
Communication of Process Condition
  • Inform shift leader of process conditions.
  • Communicate in an accurate, concise, clear and prompt manner.
  • Alarms and deviations are promptly and correctly responded to.
  • Promptly supply concise and complete information to the Shift leader.
  • Communicate accurate and concise information to laboratory personnel.
  • Communicate accurate and concise information to the engineering department.
Response to Abnormal Process Conditions
  • Identify changing process conditions and investigate.
  • Seek help from appropriate personnel.
  • Promptly report to Shift team leader and take correct action to solve and contain the problem, minimizing loss and waste, but done safely.
Shut Down of Process Operations
  • Ensure effective shut down by preparing plant and liaising with relevant personnel.
  • Plant and equipment are correctly and safely isolated according to relevant plant procedures.
  • Ensure that the hand over log book is completed accurately.
  • Sign off log sheets and records accurately.
  • Ensure that all open work permits are closed off at end of shift.
  • Efficient control over utility and raw material usage, to prevent wastage.
  • Help Dip tanks for stock take.
  • Perform various calculations.
SHEQ
  • Ensure that all safety standards are maintained.
  • Rectify and report safety hazards promptly.
  • Ensure that all team members are using the correct PPE.
  • Attend safety meetings and complete plant safety inspections monthly.
  • Assist in incident investigations.
  • Maintain good housekeeping standards on the plant.
  • Unsafe conditions reported and rectified (e.g., spillages).
  • Correct storage of equipment and stock.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R16,588/month
R11,245 to R25,874/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Operations Monitoring Operation and Control Critical Thinking Active Listening Equipment Maintenance
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel 365 Microsoft Outlook 365 Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software Microsoft 365