Chief Operational Assistant x 2 (Hay Level 9) (Internal and External) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas  

Plan Operations

• Perform day activities in line with approved work instructions, guidelines or management directives.
• Perform monthly job observations to ensure work instructions are up to date.
• Fill containers as per sales order demand.
• Report defects to Shift Foremen or Supervisor timelessly.
• Housekeeping in and around the plant as per requirement.

Plant Control 

• Ensure sufficient scrubber solution is prepared for use by production (KOH – 20% Potassium Hydroxide water solution make-up).
• Take utility readings every week
• Take process control samples weekly as per schedule. Calcium sulphate CaSO4, Hydrogen Fluoride solutions 40/60 and 70% HF, Potassium Hydroxide solution, Calcium Fluoride CaF2 and Sulphuric Acid H2SO4
• Ensure the plant has enough Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) for use after hours.
• Check and report ISO containers levels on a weekly basis to plant manager or supervisor (ISO at HF plant and Fluorine plant)

Compliance with SHEQ requirements

• Adhere to safety regulations and requirement (Housekeeping, marking of storage containers, storing chemicals and equipment, Fire equipment & Electrical distribution boards un obstructive ext.).
• Ensure Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) is in a good condition stored and correctly worn in the workplace.
• Execute PPE inspections according to procedure on a monthly basis.
• Ensure specialized PPE are stored according to requirements.
• Report sub-standard equipment and safety issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Qualification Requirements: Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical science; NQF level 4 in plant operations will be advantageous
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in a 24-hour chemical plant operation will be advantageous