Industrial Services Operator - Estcourt at Nestle

A day in the life of an Industrial Services Operator:

Administration

• Records the boiler operating conditions, blow downs, soot blows and boiler water test results.
• Keeps accurate records of all boiler safety alarms.
• Replace steam pressure chart when needed.
• Reports and log sheets to be completed for each shift or boilers, air compressors, Generators and refrigeration system.
• Keep record up to date during the shift. Inform relieve shift of all issues necessary for a smooth takeover especially deviations and promises made with production with regards to steam availability

Personal Safety

• Adhere to all safety and health regulations currently in place and as may be changed from time to time.
• Adheres to the medical surveillance plans prepared by the industrial sister and attends medical examination as required.
• Uses the appropriate PPE for his area of work and reports to safety officer for replacement in case of damage or excessive wear.
• Reports for purpose of correction, any malfunction or damage to equipment in and around boiler house air compressors and ammonia plants and especially regarding machine guards.
• Report any misuse, or unsafe work conditions or contraventions of safety rules.
• Reports any accidents or near misses when they occur in and around the boiler house air compressors and ammonia plants.

Main job performance

• Start and stop fires& coal supply screw conveyer.
• Pumps and fans to deliver steam to the factory at the correct time, pressure, and condition.
• Check on the coal handling system to ensure it is in good working condition and to immediately report any deviations.
• Monitor the operation of the boiler house for the shift, to produce the service (steam) and maintain an efficient plant.
• Ensure that the boiler pressure is maintained within limits to prevent safety values from blowing off unnecessarily.
• Set, adjust, and control equipment to operate at maximum efficiency and safety.
• Blow down of Mobrey's and gauge glasses on boiler once per start of shift as per procedure.
• Maintain the fuel ratio at the required level to prevent unnecessary smoking coming from stack.
• Adjust steam production conditions to be in line with production demand in the event of a break down in the production department.
• To liaise with production operation leader or operator so as to determine the steam requirements in order to run the boiler under ideal conditions or conserve energy (coal, water & electricity).
• To perform blow down of boilers in accordance with the procedure and results of analysis as to maintain the TDS at a minimum of 2 000 p.p.m. and maximum of 3 500 p.p.m.
• To check hot well tanks water level to ensure that the water level does not go below low level.
• To check that chemical dosing pump is in good working order, at beginning of each shift.
• To check and ensure that the brine tank of the regenerating plant has adequate salt.
• To perform water treatment analysis at the start of every shift and record in logbook.
• Always keep the boiler house and floors clean and tidy.
• Conduct general cleaning of all equipment in the boiler house, boiler house itself and surrounding areas.
• Always keep the compressor room and floors clean and tidy. Clean all dust from machinery.
• Morning shift operator to personally meet a hand in all logbooks to Section engineer during which meeting all the deviations are discussed and corrective actions are agreed on.
• Assist maintenance staff during repairs, particularly when on call-out.
• Ensure plant prepared for maintenance/repair, i.e. clear fires, remove coal, ash, etc.
• Check Air compressors once per shift and record in logbook.

What will make you successful?

• Matric with Maths
• Trade Test Certificate will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years Technical Experience in the Boiler Operation, Utilities / Service Operation.
• Boiler Operator Experience