Plant Operator - Filter Press (Calcium And Magnesium Nitrate) at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Sets up the filter press according to laid down procedures.
• Pumps solutions from the intermediate tank to the filter press.
• Monitors the flow through the filter press.
• Adjusts the density by adjusting the water flow.
• Stops the intermediate tank stirrer when the liquid level drops below the stirrer blades.
• Pumps the finished product from the clear tank to the finished product storage tank.
• Determines the dip of the storage tank batch size calculations.
• Take samples for lab analysis.
• Cleans filter press according to laid down procedures.
• Keeps the plant tidy at all times and reports all unsafe or out of order equipment promptly to the Team Leader.
• Transfers bags containing filtrate sludge to a designated storage area.
• Required to assist with stock takes when required.
• To undertake any legal ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as directed by management.
• Required to drive a forklift and maintain medical fitness for license renewal.
• Ensure mandatory checklists and log sheets are completed.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Diploma or Certificate in chemical plant operations related courses would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a Production and/or chemical plant operations experience.
• Must be able to drive a forklift, be medically fit to drive a forklift and be in possession of a valid forklift driver’s license.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems standards/requirements would be advantageous.