Ammonia Plant Operator — Safe, Reliable System Control

Fempower Personnel; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Fempower Personnel is seeking an experienced Operator to ensure the safe, continuous operation of pressurized ammonia systems. You will monitor compressors, condensers, and cooling towers to meet production targets while enforcing safety policies and conducting routine inspections.

The role requires a Category B Ammonia Refrigeration Practitioner certification and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with additional SARACCA-safe handling training and knowledge of SANS 10147 and OHS Act.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification.
• Valid Category B Ammonia Refrigeration Practitioner certification.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant working experience in pressurized ammonia systems operation.
• Certified training in Safe Handling (SARACCA-approved courses).
• Deep understanding of SANS 10147 and OHS Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust ammonia compressors, condensers, and cooling towers to meet production and temperature requirements.
• Enforce safety policies, incident safety responses, and protocols related to hazardous materials.
• Conduct daily and weekly inspections of plant rooms, valve stations, and rack areas.
• Perform preventative maintenance and assist in servicing pressurized ammonia systems.
• Accurately document plant readings, monitor energy consumption, and report leakages or equipment failures immediately.
• Prepare operational budgets, manage cost control, and report on pack-out percentages, wastage, and throughput to executive management.
• Co-manage the budget of the section within approved amounts in a given financial year.
• Liaise with other trading operations services sections to ensure all sections perform effectively.
• Timely submission of accurate reports per agreed schedule or frequency.
• Attend to queries of clients timeously.
• Prevent irresponsible storage of contaminants and ensure clean/hygienic ripening and cold stores facilities.
• Obtain product residues compliance status reports for top products from responsible duties where applicable.

Skills

Ammonia plant operations

Safety compliance knowledge

Troubleshooting & monitoring

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification

Trade Certificate (Mechanical or Electrical) or relevant technical diploma

Category B Ammonia Refrigeration Practitioner certification

Job description

Fempower Personnel is seeking an experienced Operator to ensure the safe, continuous operation of pressurized ammonia systems. You will monitor compressors, condensers, and cooling towers to meet production targets while enforcing safety policies and conducting routine inspections.

The role requires a Category B Ammonia Refrigeration Practitioner certification and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with additional SARACCA-safe handling training and knowledge of SANS 10147 and OHS Act.