Plant Operator (Reactor – Calcium & Magnesium Nitrate) at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Ensures that standard operating procedure (SOP’s) and job cards are strictly adhered to.
• Follows the laid down works instructions for the operation of plant/equipment under the incumbent’s control.
• Produces calcium and magnesium nitrate by reacting prescribed amounts of Calcite or Magnesite respectively with weak Nitric Acid by weight.
• Transfers raw Calcite or Magnesite from the stores to the hoist with forklift.
• Hoists bags of Calcite or Magnesite and adds contents to the reactor via a screw feeder and a bucket elevator. Care must be taken to avoid excessive foaming.
• Adjust the pH with ammonia to stop the reaction.
• Ensure that the Plant Operator accepts responsibility for each batch produced and that the job cad is signed for plants under the incumbent’s control.
• To ensure that machinery/equipment under the incumbent’s responsibility is kept in good and safe working conditions.
• Pump batch from the reactor to stop intermediate storage tank.
• Required to conform to relevant SHEQ rules and regulations as per company policy.
• Required to assist with stocktakes as and when required.
• Ensure accurate and honest reporting of incidents, near misses and safety hazards.
• Required to drive a forklift when required and required to maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift in order to have the forklift driver’s license renewed successfully.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum education Grade 12
• Post matric qualification in a chemical plant operation advantageous
• Minimum of a 2 years’ relevant experience in production
• Previous production experience in an agricultural chemical plant would be advantageous.
• Required to work shifts
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team and be deadline driven.
• Proficient in English.