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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Establishment, implementation and maintenance of IMS documents (as per ISO 14001:2015)
• Schedule and conduct internal risk assessments audits and job observations / self assessments of on operational tasks to ensure compliance to license and operational requirements
• Monitor environmental compliance on to current policies, procedures, registers, legislation and regulation.
• Continuous monitoring of updates in legislation that might impact procedures, policies, permits and licensing. Communicate to process owners and management
• Provide training and awareness programs for plant personnel on environmental best practices.
• Attend Environmental Forum/permit meetings
• Renew and apply environmental licensing / permits before expiration
• Schedule and conduct external audits on e.g. suppliers and/or customers
• Assist in developing and implementing environmental sustainability strategies
• Report risk environmental incidents and generate, loading of environmental incidents / non-conformances on EMP. Ensure that environmental incidents are thoroughly investigated and root causes, corrective, preventative actions measures are actioned.
• Compile and regularly update action plans for inspections and audits, management review meetings, IMS objectives and facility specific action plans.
• Drive employee awareness and engagement through environmental education and training initiatives, fostering a culture of sustainability throughout the organization.

MONITORING AND EVALUATING ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and permits, ensuring adherence to standards and reporting requirements.
• Compile and update Risk register and involved in verifying the performance monitoring for the section.
• Evaluate test results received from NLS in relation to our permit and licensing conditions and parameters. Report any deviations to Environmental Management Group
• Evaluate environmental survey outcomes and by generating non-conformances and action plans reporting deviations.
• Compile monthly/quarterly and yearly environmental reports.
• Ensure stack monitoring on all stacks in accordance to the requirements of the
• Atmospheric Emission License and record any deviations from the results out outcomes to the EMP.
• Conduct ground water monitoring to ensure compliance and record any deviations from results outcomes to the EMP.
• Involved in verifying the performance monitoring / involved in verifying performance progress reported during execution of projects listed on the annual plan of action for the section.
• Review of integrated management system documents and other QA support documents (e.g. Review of IMS policy, IMS objectives, etc.).

NON-CONFORMANCES / EVENTS

Management of non-conformances and events / incidents by:

• Coordinating investigation meetings and preparing investigation and close-out reports
• Register all non-conformances / events, and follow up and close-out of all open non-conformances / events
• Register all PARs and CARs, and follow up and close out reports

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

• Coordinate and schedule environmental surveys based on environmental compliance requirement.
• Perform quality activities as prescribed in the facility specific environmental management system (I.e. surveillances, acceptance verifications, etc.); and
• Perform surveillances on the various processes and operations in the section.
• Perform routine sample based surveillance of records.
• Assist facilities to resolve issues if non-compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements has been detected which can endanger the lives of personnel and the environment.
• Conduct regular environmental monitoring to assess impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain a record of environmental monitoring data and ensure compliance with set standards.
• Identify and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and improve environmental performance.
• Implement sustainable practices such as energy efficiency measures or renewable energy integration.

ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT

• Establishes risk management processes and procedures that aim to prevent business interruptions that will affect the day-to-day operations of the business.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for environmental incidents.
• Conduct regular drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency response plans.
• Develop and implement waste management procedures to minimize environmental impact.
• Reduce hazardous waste generation by implementing controlling measures.
• Implement measures to control air emissions and reduce pollutants.
• Maintain emissions within permissible limits set by regulatory authorities.
• Monitor and manage water usage and discharge.
• Reduce water consumption per unit of production through recycling and conservation measures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge in ISO 14001 : 2015
• Implementation and Management of ISO14001:2015 Environmental
• Management system
• Technical background of processes and systems within the department
• Knowledge of applicable
• Environmental legislation, regulation and standards
• Good report writing and record keeping skills
• Communication skills and conflict management
• Good knowledge of MS Word,
• Excel and Access

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma in Environmental management/ Environmental Science/Environmental Health or equivalent.
• ISO 9001 Lead Audit/ Implementation and Internal Audit certification will be an added advantage.
• Approximately 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment with experience in developing and continuous compliance to ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management systems.
• Minimum 4 years ISO 14001:2015 internal audit experience or exposure.

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Key Performance Areas:

• Understand and study Maintenance work instructions.
• Reduce re-work and break downs to meet maintenance targets.
• Ensure quality maintenance activities/work.
• Perform work according to specific work instructions.
• Ensure the plant is well maintained and defects are raised for defective equipment or structures
• Order spares in time. 
• Assist with problem solving on maintenance problems as a team.
• Conduct trouble shooting during break downs and/or shutdowns
• Conduct daily inspections
• Report all failing equipment
• Identify safety and production issues and report
• Ensure volume of expectable work
• Control meantime between failure by good continues work
• Use contact time productive, inspections, preventative maintenance etc.
• Ensure effort in cost saving, and manage usage of maintenance spares.
• Ensure all statutory training is up to date
• Ensure plant knowledge by studying maintenance procedures and work instructions
• Ensure good discretion on decision making
• Ensure compliance to all SHEQ regulations
• Ensure compliance to SHEQ audits
• Ensure compliance to BBS contact rate
• Oversee safe maintenance according to work instructions
• Control Totally injury rate
• Control disabling injury rate

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Conduct technical investigation relating to allocated plant
• Conduct trouble shooting of the plant during breakdown/malfunctions
• Execute the work allocated as per job cards
• Fill in job cards after completing the activity and upload to COSWIN
• Participate in a rotational standby for afterhours plant break downs
• Make input during the compilation of the plant planned shutdown maintenance
• Compile and manage spares lists
• Assist during the compilation of spares specification for procurement purposes
• Assist with the planning work for planned and unplanned work
• Monitoring the energy usage of equipment by conducting daily inspections
• Be involved in the energy efficiency initiatives

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• N3 Mechanical Engineering plus Trade test certificate.

Experience: 

• 3+ years’ (post qualification experience).
• Experience in chemical plant/environment will be advantage.

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Key Performance Areas:

• Understand and study Maintenance work instructions.
• Reduce re-work and break downs to meet maintenance targets.
• Ensure quality maintenance activities/work.
• Perform work according to specific work instructions.
• Ensure the plant is well maintained and defects are raised for defective equipment or structures.
• Order spares in time. 
• Assist with problem solving on maintenance problems as a team.
• Conduct trouble shooting during break downs and/or shutdowns.
• Conduct daily inspections.
• Report all failing equipment.
• Identify safety and production issues and report.
• Ensure volume of expectable work.
• Control meantime between failure by good continues work.
• Use contact time productive, inspections, preventative maintenance etc.
• Ensure effort in cost saving, and manage usage of maintenance spares.
• Ensure all statutory training is up to date.
• Ensure plant knowledge by studying maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure good discretion on decision making.
• Ensure compliance to all SHEQ regulations.
• Ensure compliance to SHEQ audits.
• Ensure compliance to BBS contact rate.
• Oversee safe maintenance according to work instructions
• Control Totally injury rate
• Control disabling injury rate

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Conduct technical investigation relating to allocated plant
• Conduct trouble shooting of the plant during breakdown/malfunctions
• Execute the work allocated as per job cards
• Fill in job cards after completing the activity and upload to COSWIN
• Participate in a rotational standby for afterhours plant break downs
• Make input during the compilation of the plant planned shutdown maintenance
• Compile and manage spares lists
• Assist during the compilation of spares specification for procurement purposes
• Assist with the planning work for planned and unplanned work
• Monitoring the energy usage of equipment by conducting daily inspections
• Be involved in the energy efficiency initiatives

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• N3 Mechanical Engineering plus Trade test certificate.

Experience: 

• 3+ years’ (post qualification Experience).
• Experience in chemical plant/environment will be advantage.

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Key Performance Areas:

• Develop work instructions for critical jobs.
• Develop safe work procedures.
• Supervise the work done by the Artisans.
• Do quality control on the work done by the Artisans.
• Allocate work to artisans as per job cards issued.
• Control spares usage and disposal of redundant material in area of responsibility.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the workshop and the plant.
• Make sure all jobs are carried out with a job card.
• Make sure that all job cards are signed off and loaded on Coswin.
• Lead the team during the planned outages by ensuring detailed scope of work; schedules; costs; risk and quality plans are signed off and approved before commence with the work.
• Prepare performance contracts for all sub-ordinates.
• Conduct performance review every 6 months.
• Prepare training program for sub-ordinates.
• Develop and sustain a culture of high safety, performance, professionalism and integrity to support over-all quality of service.
• Ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined for all personnel in area of responsibility.
• Ensure training and development take place so that managers and supervisors are equipped to meet Maintenance targets and requirements.
• Provide input to Maintenance Manager to ensure organizational financial and budget requirements are met.
• Apply appropriate financial controls to ensure expenditure levels are prudent, and wastage is limited.
• Manage and ensure procurement is according to PFMA and Necsa policies.
• Manage and oversee the maintenance stores in terms of maintaining cost effective stock levels and procurement thereof.
• Plan and get approval for overtime for sub ordinates.
• Implement and maintain safety regulations and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and relevant quality standards (ISO 9000 & ISO 14001)
• Implementation of recommendations from audit report, action plans and incident reports together with your sub ordinates.
• Ensure that personnel comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ensure that all sub-ordinates attend Pelchem/Necsa statutory training.
• Control Totally injury rate.
• Control disabling injury rate.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge of chemical processes
• Knowledge of investigation methods
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of  ISO 9000 quality standard
• Knowledge of  ISO 14000 Environmental standard
• Computer literacy
• Financial management and budgeting
• Strategic thinking
• Able to read and understand P&ID and Manufacturing drawings
• Human Resource related statutory requirements. (e.g. EE, LRA, BCEA etc.)
• Leadership competencies

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• N3 Technical Diploma in Engineering + 10 years' experience in plant maintenance and management of medium and heavy-duty machinery in chemical process plants

OR

• National Diploma in Engineering + 3 years’ experience in operation and management of medium and heavy-duty machinery in chemical process plants.

OR

• B-Tech Degree in Engineering + 2 years’ experience in operation and management of medium and heavy-duty machinery in chemical process plants.
• Experience in chemical plant/environment will be an added advantage.

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Key Performance Areas

Plan Operations/Manufacturing

• Operate the plant in line with approved work instructions, guidelines and procedures.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure that the inventory is kept up to date.

Plant Control

• Ensure at least one job observation on work instructions are done monthly.
• Participate on review and update of work instructions in collaboration with senior personnel.
• Plant readings and checklist as required.
• Inspect any equipment defects to senior personnel.

Compliance with SHEQ requirements

• Ensure effective housekeeping
• Ensure PPE is in a good condition and correctly worn in the workplace
• Ensure that statutory training are completed
• Ensure specialized PPE are stored according to requirements
• Report sub–standard equipment and safety issues

Job Requirements

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of chemical processes would be advantage.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Ac.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards and ISO 14001 Environmental standard would be advantage.
• Computer literacy

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 - Maths (50%) and Physical Science (60%) or N3 with maths (50%) and Physical Science (60%)
• OR N3 with maths (50%) and Physical Science (60%)
• OR NCV Level 4 Maths (50%) and Physical Science (60%)
• 0 to 2 years in 24-hour chemical plant operations.