Process Controller-Slaker House (Shift Work) at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting to the Senior Process Supervisor-Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for the correct operation and control of lime slakers. Checking and reporting of lime stock levels as well as the correct dosing of lime into the systems to ensure good quality water into distribution network. The operation of CO2 valves and the receiving and off-loading of lime and ferric.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 combined with a NQF level 3 qualification in Water and Waste Water treatment.
• Two years’ experience in a Plant, Water Purification and Computer environment combined is essential.
• Computer literate.
• A valid Code 08 Driver‘s license and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.

Primary Duties    

• Operate conveyors and vibrators to fill the lime slaker bunkers and to ensure a continuous supply of crushed burnt lime to the slakers.
• Operate and control slakers by following safe operating procedures.
• Operate classifier by removing grid which is discharged from the slaker
• Ensure continuous pumping of lime to the sedimentation system through the lime dosing pumps.
• Operate grid conveyor and report any deviations to the Supervisor.
• Check the settings on the ferric chloride dosing pumps and adjust settings as required.
• Operate and control the dosing pumps during emergencies at the Poly plant. Receive Poly from the supplier and check stock and delivery notes.
• General housekeeping duties.

Knowledge    

• Basic Mathematics
• Basic understanding of the water treatment process.
• Basic engineering principles of flow and pressure
• General safety and knowledge of site procedures

Skills    

• Operating of lime, ferric and poly plants
• Basic Lime handling
• Good housekeeping skills
• Good communication skills (verbal)
• Attitude    
• Accurate and systematic approach
• Good housekeeping