Operator 1 at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• To operate the entire process of the plant through the shift team and or DCS. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Qualifications    

• Matric with Maths & Science & English
• NQF 6 Qualification
• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Will be an advantage)

Experience    

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

Duties    
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 morale 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

Job Competencies    

Knowledge  

• Familiar / Competent in Microsoft Office

Core Behavioural Competencies   

• Decision making 
• Teamwork 
• Work standards 
• Reliability 
• Motivation of self and others 
• Adaptability 
• Problem-solving 
• Integrity and trust 
• Communication skills 
• Planning and organization 
• Stress tolerance 
• Initiative
• Building relationships 

Functional / Technical Competency

• Coaching and Mentoring 
• Conflict Management 
• Product Knowledge
• Root-cause analysis

Deadline:14th June,2026