Plant Supervisor

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB001384/CR

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Location:

Worcester, South Africa

Salary:

28 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
My client, a specialist in Wastewater Management is seeking a Plant Supervisor for their Worcester (Western Cape). This person will manage and control the maintenance of an industrial wastewater treatment plant.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

NQF level 5 qualification or Level 4 Process Controller qualification, or a technical, engineering qualification or similar is preferred.
Five or more years of experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment and/or biogas plant operation or similar industrial process operation is preferred.
Good Afrikaans and English communication skills is a MUST.
Five or more years’ experience in supervising and managing operations and maintenance activities and staff.
Ability to prepare and submit operational reports.
Required to work outside normal working hours, shifts, during emergencies and planned overtime.
Be responsible, reliable and work independently.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Computer Literate.
Valid Drivers’ Licence (code EB).
Forklift license would be an advantage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary goal: To supervise and manage the performance of the plant operators, equipment and processes according to the operating plan and procedures.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for plant operations and maintenance.
Establish schedules and methods for providing plant services, maintaining and updating all operating and maintenance documentation and manuals.
Identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives to optimize the plant.
Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including implementing changes to improve efficiency and plant operation cost effectiveness.
Coordinate laboratory sampling and analysis and ensure plant compliance with feed, product and waste requirements.
Manage consumables inventory and chemical stock levels.
Operations troubleshooting, data evaluation and interpretation.
Respond appropriately and decisively during plant emergencies.
Compiling and preparing daily plant operational data, managing the daily logbook, measurement and reporting of results. Writing of daily, weekly monthly O&M performance summaries and reports.
Submit justification for system or facilities repair or expansion.
Coordinate activities of third party contractors to minimize disruption of plant processes – please take note of the safety requirements when a contractor performs work on the facility, the safety file review and compliance falls under a qualified safety office.
Monitor and adjust computerized SCADA system and process control software – only with process engineer approval change can be implemented, normal day to day adjustments to maintain water quality is within the scope of a supervisor and operators.
Participate in the selection of plant operations staff.
Provide and coordinate staff training
Work with employees to correct deficiencies and train Operators.
Implement discipline procedures.
Participate in the preparation and administration of the plant operations budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
Represent the company during meetings with Clients, vendors and subcontractors.
Ensure health and safety legislation and contractual obligations pertaining to health & safety are adhered to – safety systems can be maintained (after implementation) by the supervisor.
Ensure total confidentiality of all information, internal and external, pertaining to the business of the Company.
Manage overtime claims from operating personnel.
Enforce strict control and adherence to critical spares inventory as determined by the Mechanical Engineer and Maintenance Manager.
Prepare monthly invoice to the Client.
Ensure that equipment are always operated as per the Original Equipment Suppliers’ operating instructions and recommendations.

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