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• In this position the incumbent is responsible in managing all aspects of HP Filling Facility ensuring safety and adhering to the Quality and IMS Procedures as laid out in the SHEQ Policies of Air Liquide.

Safety, Health, Environment, Quality & Process Safety (SHEQ-PS)

• Prioritize and promote safety across all team activities.
• Enforce compliance with IMS, HSE, Quality objectives, and Air Liquide SHEQ policies.
• Comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements across safety, health, environmental, and quality operations.
• Ensure all Process Safety Events (PSE) are reported, escalated to senior management and the process risk department, and thoroughly investigated.
• Ensure all Elements of Important Safety (EIS) are systematically tested and operational; follow procedures outlined in the EIS follow-up file for non-operational units and log all EIS deviations into Intelex.
• Actively participate in IMS responsibilities (SOPs, emergency plans, safety walkabouts, anomaly hunts, near misses, BSVs, safe work permits, LOTO, self-audits, Management of Change).
• Complete Group Technical Priority 1 actions in IMS mastering tool within the stipulated deadlines and perform regular audit on the effectiveness..
• Control the use of protective equipment and adherence to operating instructions.
• Report all HSE, process safety, and environmental incidents (e.g., lime spillages, oil) in Intelex and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations within stipulated timeframes (GP 14).
• Manage site permits, renew operating permits across both sites, and handle Air Emission Licenses (AEL).
• Implement actions per the Air Emission Reduction Strategy and complete annual National Atmospheric Emission Inventory System (NAEIS) reporting.
• Complete quarterly and annual Air Liquide CO2 Group reporting in the management system.
• Manage actions using the facility action plan register and ensure all actions are closed timeously. 

Operations, Production Management & Inventory Control

• Plan, organize, lead, and control all aspects of the Filling Facility.
• Continuously drive the improvement of overall plant yield, Order Filling Rate (OFR) and Productivity (Work Units per work hour).
• Analyze production demand, inventory, manufacturing deadlines, and costs to set up a production and filling plan.
• Organize daily production resources and verify employee qualifications and authorizations for assigned tasks.
• Manage equipment, execute MRP (Material Requirement Planning), and oversee floor stock.
• Review and sign daily production logsheets, analyzing data to identify anomalies and implement CAPA (corrective and preventative) management.
• Oversee Daily Performance Management (DPM) for each shift with plant operator leadership and participation.
• Report plant KPIs on daily production sheets and attend daily operations meetings.
• Enforce adherence to working hours and rules regarding equipment manning at the Dissolved Acetylene plant.
• Manage overtime and ensure that the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) guidelines are followed.
• Manage shortages and ensure that product is supplied on time within the required specifications. 
• Investigate and resolve Non-Conforming Cylinder Advices (NCAs) in ERP.
• Ensure all cylinders are scanned in the cylinder tracking tool (i.e. barcodes, pre-filling inspection, de-gasing, and virtual filling).
• Manage overall facility costs and prevent raw material stock-outs.
• Ensure accurate opening and closing stock takes, immediately report and take decisive action on variances, and reconcile actual stock against ERP. 
• Work closely with the CMTS Facility Manager in ensuring cylinder availability for filling.

People, Performance & Training Management

• Identify and develop talent within the team to foster professional growth and career progression.
• Plan and appoint permanent and temporary staff resources.
• Ensure all plant personnel are trained, qualified, and that training records are maintained per procedures.
• Manage supervisor performance by establishing objectives/KPIs, reviewing progress regularly.
• Motivate staff to achieve quality standards and ensure product availability.

Total Productive Maintenance

• Coordinate closely with the Maintenance Manager on plant upkeep and operational priorities.
• Plan and manage plant shutdowns in direct coordination with the Maintenance Manager and Regional QSHE Co-Ordinator.
• Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure all equipment breakdowns and work requests are logged in CMMS.
• Follow up with all work requests timeously.

Continuous Improvement & Audit Management, Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Service

• Drive continuous operational improvements for staff and equipment at the Acetylene Plant to boost productivity and meet specifications.
• Control operational quality/effectiveness, analyze results, and review operator performance.
• Participate in industrial audits, present required documentation, analyze results, and execute preventative/corrective action plans to improve safety and eliminate customer complaints.
• Engage key stakeholders, including Logistics, Sales, Quality, and Senior Management.
• Drive team efforts to ensure the availability of products that meet customer requirements and satisfaction at Air Liquide sites.
• Maintain document flow procedures.

Are you a MATCH?

• Education: National Diploma Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent with 6 years process plant experience OR, 
• Education: BTech/Bsc Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent with 3 years industrial experience will be advantageous.

Deadline:26th September,2026

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• As a Process & Gas Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying, designing, and delivering high-impact industrial gas solutions that drive process efficiency, yield, and sustainability across customer facilities. Functioning as the technical authority and business development bridge, you will lead deep-dive process audits at manufacturing sites, engineer innovative gas-based technologies, and manage hands-on pilot trials to prove performance directly on the plant floor. Partnering closely with commercial teams, you will be responsible for building compelling ROI business cases from trial data to demonstrate value to key stakeholders, secure new long-term contracts, and ensure all process modifications adhere to the highest standards of safety and compliance.
• Conduct deep-dive technical audits of customers' existing manufacturing processes with the intention to identify opportunities where industrial gases can be introduced or utilized to further optimise their processes. 
• Design and engineer innovative gas-based solutions to enhance the customers. processes translating theoretical concepts into practical, proven and deployable technologies.
• Lead proof-of-concept testing and pilot trials at customer facilities. Install temporary gas equipment, monitor performance data, and troubleshoot process deviations in real-time to prove the viability of the new application.
• Partner with the commercial sales team as the technical subject matter expert. Present engineering solutions to customer plant managers, operators, and technical directors to demonstrate ROI and secure buy-in.
• Calculate required flow rates, pressures, and thermodynamic properties to design and specify the gas control skids, injection lances, or sparging systems needed to integrate the gas into the customer's pipeline.
• Ensure all newly developed applications comply with strict industry safety standards regarding the handling, storage, and utilization of compressed and cryogenic gases. Conduct HAZOP reviews for all new customer installations.

Are you a MATCH?
Educational requirements

• University Degree in Chemical, Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering

Experience

• 5+ Years of industrial process engineering within mineral processing or similar industries  
• Nice to have understanding of Industrial Gas business and technology, or ability to quickly acquire it
• Demonstrated robust commercial experience or attitude.
• Minimum 5-years Business Development or strategy consulting 
• Proven track record of end-to-end process development and optimization, taking concepts through to full commercial rollout 
• Ability to write clear, concise, well-structured memos for decision-making.

Deadline:18th September,2026

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• As a HSEQ Practitioner at Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa (ALLISA), you serve as the operational driver of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality across the entire business value chain, embedding a proactive, risk-based HSE Excellence Approach to cultivate a true zero-harm culture on the ground. Your role focuses on executing rigorous quality assurance, facilitating day-to-day safe operations, and ensuring full compliance with high-hazard safety standards and environmental regulations through hands-on risk management, continuous quality control, and active collaboration with site operations.
• Develop and implement issue-based and shutdown-specific safety plans, ensuring all work activities align strictly with the HSEQ game plan and focus areas.
• Lead the identification of workplace hazards, key undesirable events, and quality risks.
• Facilitate comprehensive risk assessments, including Baseline (HIRA), Continuous, and Issue-Based assessments. 
• Identify and investigate non-conformances and incidents.
• Lead root-cause analyses (RCA) to pinpoint personal, workplace, and organizational factors, implementing robust preventive and corrective controls.
• Conduct targeted risk-based assurance and compliance audits (e.g., lock-out/tag-out, logbooks, legal appointments, and critical group controls).
• Monitor incident, injury, and environmental/quality trends.
• Recommend, implement, and track targeted workplace HSEQ improvement interventions.
• Facilitate highly engaging safety discussions, toolbox talks, and safety stand-downs on the floor with frontline personnel.
• Build, sustain, and leverage positive relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure total alignment with the HSEQ execution plan and compliance requirements.

Are you a MATCH?
Educational requirements

• National Diploma in Safety Management, B-Tech or B-Degree in Safety management will be advantageous
• Relevant Trade Certification

Experience

• Two (2) to five (5) years of applied experience in an HSEQ or high-risk operational environment

Knowledge and Know-how specific to the job

• A strong knowledge and understanding of the AIr Liquide Southern Africa Management System Policy, Strategic Objectives, HSE Process Modeling and Business processes
• A strong knowledge and understanding of HSE Legislation and Regulations, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Processes
• A strong knowledge of HSE Risk Assessment and Management, HSE Audits/Inspections, HSE Hazard Control and Incident Classification, Investigation and Reporting.

Deadline:18th September,2026

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• As the Project Leader - Medgas Technical Specialist, you will take full ownership of managing medical gas estimates and leading projects from initial design through to completion. You will serve as the technical subject matter expert for the Healthcare business line, collaborating directly with sales, maintenance teams, facility managers, and clients to resolve complex technical challenges and deliver reliable solutions. Drive strategic operational initiatives including regulatory compliance and Execution Infrastructure Systems (EIS) campaigns while actively partnering across the organization to guarantee that all operations strictly align with local healthcare regulations and Air Liquide Integrated Management System (AL IMS) standards.

Responsible for managing all Project related aspects of the Healthcare Business line. 

• Project Management - Estimating from conception, to project completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to regulatory & quality standards. 
• To provide support to the Sales team with equipment design, technical specification & implementation.
• Support Maintenance team for all existing & new equipment installed.
• Implement Air Liquide’s Safety and Quality Standards
• Work closely with IMS coordinator to implement Technical standards for Healthcare operations

Are you a MATCH?

• University degree in engineering, chemistry, etc.
• More than 5 years of experience in the Healthcare field (project management, engineering, etc.)
• SACGA Registered for medical Gasses
• Very good communication & administrative skills
• Knowledge and Know-how specific to the job
• Project management principles (e.g. Planning and Budgeting)
• SABS, OHS ACT & SANS regulations as applicable
• Pipe system design and construction.
• Technical knowledge on equipment and applications for cryogenic gasses
• Risk assessment methods (e.g. HAZOP)

Deadline:18th September,2026