Boiler Operator - Bonnievale at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our Bonnievale Plant in the Boiler department with the main responsibilities will be run two boilers concurrently on a continuous basis to provide the factory steam. Successful candidates needs to have at least 3 years' relevant experiences as a qualified boiler operator. Must have experience on semi-automated boiler control systems and experience in basic boiler and stoker maintenance tasks. Be fluent in English and be computer literate.

Required Skills    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must be certified as a Boiler Operator
• 3 year’s experiences as a qualified boiler operator.
• Experience on coal fired boiler and oil fired boiler.
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer skills – experience on semi-automated boiler control systems.
• Experience in basic boiler and stoker maintenance tasks.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Willing to study after hours
• Willing to work shifts, long hours, overtime, weekends and public holidays
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good problem solving skills
• Assertiveness
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• Person must be able to work in a hot dusty & cold wet environment.
• A valid Code EB driver’s license will be advantages
• Honest and strong personal ethics
• Willing to work in an extremely environment conditions.
• Not be afraid of heights.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Operating, planning, organising and control of steam requirements for all the departments at the Bonnievale Plant.
• To ensure that combustion coal is fed to the stokers constantly and that burnt ash is removed properly.
• To ensure that there are culinary quality of steam at all the time. 
• Do safety inspections and tests every hour to ensure that the safe operation of these pressure vessels are adhere to.
• All administration tasks in the boiler house.
• Manage all day to day activities with regards to the boiler room standards which pertains to boiler safety checks, boiler efficiency control, TDS measurement and control, boiler feed water quality control, boiler fuel quality checks, cleaning of boilers and general housekeeping.
• Ensure that production departments are kept informed of any deviations to steam quality and supply
• Ensure at all times that safety procedures and operating standards are a priority and are adhered to
• Help to maintain safety and quality standards.