Senior Process Controller

AECI; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical operations firm in Durban is seeking a skilled operator to oversee the distillation process and utilities management. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in operating a distillation and fractionation plant, alongside strong SHE & PSM leadership qualities. This role focuses on maximizing production yields while ensuring safety and environmental best practices are adhered to.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in operating a distillation and fractionation plant.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience on the operation of boilers and thermal heaters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee troubleshooting and operation of distillation hydrolysis and utilities.
• Maximise distillation production yields.
• Conduct water treatment for boilers and record adjustments.

Skills

CCTV

Customer Service

ABAP

Application Programming

Event Production

Control Engineering

Education

NQF 4 Chemical Operations

Job description

Overview

Oversee troubleshoot & operate distillation hydrolysis & utilities. The SPC is responsible to supervise the entire team and is the responsible site representative afterhours. Maximise distillation production yields & optimise daily water & energy usage.

Responsibilities

• Start-up boilers and thermal hot-oil furnaces from cold; inspect all boiler and thermal heater ancillary equipment before start-up.
• Conduct water treatment for boilers; record and action adjustments accordingly for out of specification process variable(s).
• Operate and conduct water testing on demineralisation and softener plants; record analysis and conduct chemical adjustments accordingly.
• Operate the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit; conduct effluent water testing and action chemical adjustments according to off specification process variables.
• Facilitate and discuss safety talks with the production team.
• Provide a strong focus on monitoring and improving plant efficiencies and waste minimisation.
• Supervise and direct activities with a focus on creating a safe working environment through a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices and conditions and by adherence to Manufacturing Best Practice.
• Conduct water treatment on the cooling water system; record results and action chemical adjustments when required.
• Demonstrate strong SHE & PSM attributes in the manufacturing and support processes.
• Able to adequately respond and attend to emergencies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12.
• NQF 4 Chemical Operations
• Minimum of 5 years experience in operating a distillation and fractionation plant.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience on the operation of boilers, thermal heaters, air compressors, steam ejector, vacuum systems, etc.
• Demonstration of strong SHE & PSM leadership qualities in previous positions.
• Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

• CCTV
• Customer Service
• ABAP
• Application Programming
• Event Production
• Control Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1