Plant Operator

 

Recruiter:

JSConsult (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000007/JS

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

12000 Monthly


SUMMARY:
Worcester based waste water plant is seeking a registered Class III Process Controller with 3 or more years of experience in water treatment and/or biogas plant operation.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: 
  • NQF level 4 qualification (Matric) and registration as a Class III Process Controller.
  • Three or more years of experience in water treatment and/or biogas plant operation.
  • Valid Drivers’ Licence (code EB).
  • Experience in anaerobic treatment technologies would be an advantage.
  • Forklift license would be an advantage.
  • Experience as a Lab Technician (sampling & analyses) would be an advantageous.
  • Computer literate in SCADA.
  • Be responsible, reliable and work independently.
  • Good problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Perform all duties to the latest ISO 9001 Quality Standard requirements.
  • The incumbent to be physically and mentally fit to perform tasks effectively.
  • Good health to work with water and waste water.
  • Required to work shifts.
  • Must be prepared to enter confined areas, manholes, inlets, pipes.
  • Working with aggressive and hazardize chemicals(e.g. Ferric, hypo-chlorite, caustic soda, ect)

JOB DESCRIPTION: 
  • Coordinate, control and monitor all operational activities on the plant within a shift period.
  • Collect samples and complete analyses in the site laboratory as per the prescribed monitoring programme.
  • Calculate chemical dosing, consumption rates, plant losses. Compare and evaluate results with plant operating philosophies.
  • Execute or partake with audits, new test, and report plant status to supervisor and or management and or DWS.
  • (e.g analyse the internal sample, submit and collect samples from client and reporting to supervisor.
  • Report preventative & corrective maintenance on plant equipment as encountered.
  • Monitor and control plant operations via the plant SCADA system.
  • Perform manual operations and process interventions as per the prescribed operating procedures
  • Accurate record-keeping of plant interventions and activities for future reference, including log sheets, incident and shift reports
  • Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines aligned with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as site specific Method statements, Risk Assessments & SHE Protocol.
  • Adhere with established policies and procedures and make recommendations for changes and improvement.
  • Identify ways to improve efficiency and plant operation cost effectiveness.
  • Respond appropriately and decisively during plant emergencies
  • Carry out specific tasks & instructions as directed by the Plant Supervisor
  • Assist with coordination of activities of third-party contractors to minimize disruption of plant processes
  • Ensure total confidentiality of all information, internal and external.

 

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