About the Role
Our client, a specialized industrial services company based in Kimberley, is seeking an experienced Industrial Degreasing and Decontamination Specialist. This critical role involves the safe and effective removal of grease, oil, contaminants, and hazardous residues from industrial machinery, equipment, and facilities. You will employ advanced cleaning techniques, high-pressure washing, and specialized chemical solutions to ensure environments meet stringent safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of chemical safety, environmental regulations, and the ability to work in challenging industrial settings. This hands-on position requires physical resilience, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. Working within Kimberley, Northern Cape, you will be vital in maintaining the operational integrity and safety of industrial sites, preventing hazards, and ensuring compliance. This role demands expertise in handling demanding cleaning tasks efficiently and responsibly.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive degreasing and decontamination of industrial equipment, tanks, pipelines, and structures.
- Utilize high-pressure washing systems, steam cleaners, and specialized chemical agents.
- Identify and assess potential hazards related to industrial contaminants and residues.
- Implement safe work procedures for handling hazardous materials and waste disposal.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and safety protocols specific to industrial cleaning.
- Operate and maintain specialized cleaning equipment, ensuring it is in good working order.
- Conduct pre-job safety assessments and develop site-specific work plans.
- Respond to emergency cleaning and decontamination requests.
- Maintain detailed logs of cleaning activities, materials used, and safety checks.
- Work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with site personnel and safety officers.
Requirements
- Proven experience in industrial cleaning, degreasing, or decontamination.
- Strong knowledge of industrial cleaning chemicals, their safe application, and disposal.
- Experience operating high-pressure washing equipment and other industrial cleaning machinery.
- Understanding of hazardous material handling and environmental regulations.
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including confined spaces and heights.
- Strong commitment to health and safety procedures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Willingness to travel to various industrial sites within the Northern Cape.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required in Kimberley.
Benefits
- This role offers a competitive annual salary of Rand, commensurate with your specialized skills and experience.
- Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and a provident fund.
- Opportunities for advanced training and certification in industrial cleaning and safety are available.
- You will work with state-of-the-art equipment and be part of a company that prioritizes safety and professional development within the Kimberley industrial sector.
- This role offers the chance to tackle challenging projects and contribute to the operational efficiency and safety of key industries in the Northern Cape.