Operator 1 ( Bagging and Intake ) at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• Matric (Maths and Science) 
• NQF 6 
• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Will be an advantage)
• Acid Offloading: Chemical Operations

Experience

• 2 - 5 years’ experience in Chemical industry
• Chemical industry with process control experience (Will be an advantage)

Duties

Operate complex equipment:

• Operate bulk blender, FFS, DCS equipment, Acid offloading, weighbridge

Ensure effective workflow:

• PTW, Risk Assessment, Lock Out procedure, HIRA, 5Y,  identify and report problems, 5S (maintenance, quality, safety),  AX job cards

Facilitate and assist in maintenance work:

• Step 1-7, Record downtime
• Check lab product analysis, visual checks, respond to analysis
• Mass balance: Recon
• Stock and production declaration

To ensure Safety adherence on shift:

• Housekeeping
• Raise tags
• Identify hazards
• Basic process safety knowledge
• Issue PTW
• Basic Firefighting, first aid knowledge

Drive high performance targets with the team:

• Oversee and control the process parameters and plant equipment in line with operating philosophy
• Correct deviations on DCS/PLC
• Work well in a team
• Report back on status of his/her area of responsibility
• Escalate deviations
• Attend shift and team meetings
• Autonomous maintenance (Inspections, Cleaning, Lubrication)
• Shift handover report for his/her area of responsibility
• Process & equipment Fault finding
• Quality control (product & procedures). Sample taking, analysing

Effective People Management:

• Frequent engagement
• Ensure moral of team
• Take responsibility and hold team accountable (delegate)
• Enforce company rules and regulations

To ensure Quality adherence on shift:

• Monitor and take corrective action on quality deviations
• Audits, spot checks, checklists, communicates ISO standards
• Ensure product is on specification
• Ensure ISO compliance of all activities

Adequate & systematic Administration:

• Proper written communication and interpretation
• Sending emails, running meetings, text, social media savvy