Process Controller

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To control and operate plant and equipment as efficiently and safely as possible to defined quality specifications. Must report and investigate deviations from normal conditions and be able to deal with basic process upsets.

• Assist senior process controllers in operating the plant.
• Prepare the plant for startup
• Start up a process
• Monitor and maintain a process
• Shutdown a process
• Control and monitor plant and equipment within the scope of authority
• Take routine and non-routine field readings and diagnose faults affecting plant conditions
• Clean and tidy up equipment and the work area
• Prepare plant for maintenance and reinstate after maintenance is complete
• Carry out authorized maintenance operations
• Draw and test samples for quality purposes
• Run off finished product into bulk tankers, drums, bags or other containers for shipment
• Receive and off-load raw materials from bulk tankers.
• Act as first line of defense in case of a fire and other emergencies
• Perform any other related tasks as may be required from time to time

• Grade 12 or N3 with mathematics and science
• Minimum 2 years in chemical production environment