Plant Field Operator (Umbogintwini) at Evonik

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controls the field operations of plants according to the operating manual, written and verbal instructions.
• Transfer and dilution/adjustment of product between stock tanks as per instructions.
• Records some plant operating conditions and analyses on log sheets every one / two hours; maintains the records of daily, weekly and monthly Tank Farm figures, as well as complete shift log book entries
• Analyze plant samples (as per schedule) min of once a shift and sampling of product in the stock tanks.
• Regularly checks the plant and Tank Farm for abnormal operating conditions and faulty equipment.
• Starts and stops pumps and other plant equipment as instructed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Assists with the preparations of the plant for work clearance permits and monitoring of contractors working on the plant. This includes filling out the Hazardous Energy Isolation Procedure Forms as well as isolations and locking out in the field and MCC.
• Inspection of road tanker/ISO-Containers for damage or contamination; preparation and filling / offloading of road tanker/ISO-Container according to operating procedures, work instructions and safety regulations.
• Maintains the housekeeping and safety of the whole field section of the plant, including SMR.
• Makes up batches of chemicals (e.g. nitric acid solution, caustic soda solution, stabilizer solution, boiler water chemicals) as per instructions given by the Shift Supervisor and Laboratory Technician.
• Compliance with the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Responsible Care standards and procedures
• Clean plant strainers and filters min of once a shift or as instructed to do so.
• Driver the forklift as and when required to complete your daily tasks ASAP
• Operate pneumatic hoist as and when required to complete daily tasks ASAP (esp. making batches).
• Any other reasonable tasks as and when required.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as and when required (using tools provided by the supervisor) to ensure your work is completed ASAP with no delays.
• Be available at all times when on standby in the event you need to be called out and perform standby duties on both sections of the plant when required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric with National N6 Certificate in Chemical Engineering and minimum 10 years working experience in petrochemical/chemical plant operation or
• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering, and minimum 10 years working experience in petrochemical/chemical plant operation, or
• BTech Chemical Engineering, and minimum 5 years working experience in petrochemical/chemical plant operation.
• Very good English communication skills (verbal, listening and written communication)
• Motivation, confidence and development orientation
• Proactive team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• Reliability and accountability with the execution of tasks
• Prepared to work on day and night shifts or on standby as per shift roster
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license