Process Supervisor Water Purification

Rand Water; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A water services company in Gauteng seeks a Supervisor for Water Purification Operations. This role involves monitoring the purification process, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supervising operations staff. Candidates require a Grade 12 and NQF level 5 qualification in Water and Wastewater treatment, along with seven years of relevant supervisory experience. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible to be registered as a DWS Class IV Process Controller.
• Seven years combined experience in a Plant, Water Purification, Supervisory and Computer environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control water quality during the purification process.
• Report deviations and take corrective action.
• Supervise staff to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety.

Skills

Good leadership

Good communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Grade 12 and NQF level 5 in Water and Wastewater Treatment or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Reporting to the Senior Process Supervisor-Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision, control & organising of the Operations staff under his/her control in order to ensure that potable water complies with the required standards and that the supply of water to customers are met. The incumbent will be accountable and responsible for the monitoring and control of the water purification process, by ensuring that the potable water complies with sans 0241 class 1 and the Rand Water production standards

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 coupled with a NQF level 5 qualification in Water and Wastewater treatment or Chemical Engineering is essential.
• A valid Code B drivers’ license and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 Drivers evaluation.
• Registered or eligible to be registered as a DWS Class IV Process Controller.
• Seven Years combined experience in a Plant, Water Purification, Supervisory and Computer environment is essential.

Primary Duties

The critical functions will include:

• Monitor and control water quality during the purification process as well as tracking water quality trends on a continuous basis to ensure compliance to SANS 0241 class 1 and Rand Water Standards.
• Report deviations to the Senior Process Supervisor and take corrective action to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and adjust dosing of chemicals to prevent overdosing on SCADA.
• Ensure that filtration process is within parameters and specifications.
• Daily and monthly reports and statistics.
• Supervision of staff and to ensure compliance with regards to occupational health and safety aspects.
• Reporting of defective plant, ensure staff attendance and compile shift roster, timesheets etc. Recordkeeping of data as well as investigate and compile non-conformance reports. Perform job observations.
• Maintaining good labour relations in the section.

Knowledge

• Water purification and treatment process
• OHS Act and its application
• ISO14001 application
• ISO9001 application
• Computer

Skills

• Good leadership
• Sound labour relations
• Good communication skills (both spoken and written)
• Administrative
• Problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Computer
• Mentoring and coaching
• Analytical skills to perform fault finding and problem solving

Attitude

• Deadline orientated
• Performance driven
• Self-motivated, team player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure