Chemical Plant Operator at NECSA

Job Profile:

• To support the production department to manufacture the assigned Fluorine specialty chemicals, according to client requirements, while ensuring compliance with the various quality and safety standards.

Key Performance Areas

Production:

• Operate the plant in line with approved work instructions, guidelines and management directives.
• Assist in updating of work instructions.
• Monitor process trends and SPC data to ensure the production process is within operating parameters and do corrections accordingly.
• Report all operating defects to the Shift Foreman / Supervisor.
• Generate the operational report and communicate effectively to relevant parties.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure that the inventory is kept up to date and suitable for meeting production target and goals agreed on.
• Do job observation on work instructions.
• Must be able to lift 50kg weight.

Compliance with SHEQ requirements:

• Adhere to safety regulations and requirements.
• Oversee the safe operation of the plan.
• Ensure PPE is in a good condition and correctly worn in the workplace.
• Engage in risk assessment with other disciplines on ad-hoc tasks.
• Report sub–standard equipment and safety issues.

Job specific competencies and knowledge:

• Knowledge of chemical processes.
• Able to read and interpret PFD’s and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of chemical process design and codes/standards.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 Environmental standard.
• Understanding of mass and energy balance.

Job related skills:

• Communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Proper planning and time-management skills.

Person attributes:

• Trust and Integrity.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Decisive and accountable.
• Team player.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Qualification Requirements: Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a 24-hour chemical plant operation will be advantageous.