Senior Plant Operator

Job Description,

The Plant Operator is responsible for safe operations of the manufacturing plants using reactors, distillation, condensers, boilers, compressors, chiller plants, blenders, pumps etc. The operator is responsible for quality of the final product. The operator shall manage the plant operators to ensure safe and optimized production ensuring compliance to procedures, company policy, legislation, PSM, Work permits and PPE rules. The operator will also be responsible for all troubleshooting and identifying any unsafe conditions.

Identify and immediately report any deviations in Chemical Manufacturing/Blending/Process. Optimization of plant and equipment utilization The employee shall be required to perform any other reasonable tasks/services from time to time as required by the business.

, Overview,

The Plant Operator is responsible for safe operations of the manufacturing plants using reactors, distillation, condensers, boilers, compressors, chiller plants, blenders, pumps etc. The operator is responsible for quality of the final product. The operator shall manage the plant operators to ensure safe and optimized production ensuring compliance to procedures, company policy, legislation, PSM, Work permits and PPE rules. The operator will also be responsible for all troubleshooting and identifying any unsafe conditions.

Identify and immediately report any deviations in Chemical Manufacturing/Blending/Process. Optimization of plant and equipment utilization The employee shall be required to perform any other reasonable tasks/services from time to time as required by the business.

, Qualifications,

Matric / Grade 12 with Maths and Science
Qualification in Production/Manufacturing would be Advantageous

, Experience,

Expertise in Chemical Manufacturing by following procedures and best practices
Leadership skills and ability manage staff
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
10 years in chemical Production

, Duties,

Cost Effective Operations

Oversee the production process in it whole entirety
Ensure that planning and organizing of production schedules is in line with business directive and is happening in a cost effective way
Maintains physical condition of production environment by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement

Prevented/mitigated Operational Risk In Area Of Responsibility

Safeguards production operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
Enforce compliance to all relevant ISO requirements, company policies and procedures and all legal requirements pertaining to the industry,

Site-relevant conducive client relations

Completes production operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
Maintains production staff by training employees.
Maintains production staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Ensure a good relationship is maintained with Maintenance teams and coordinate the required and routine maintenance of the production environment.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Enabled site operations delivering quality products and services

Maintains production operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
Maintain good housekeeping principles which will enable a culture of excellence.

, Job Competencies,