Senior Process Assistant

Job Description

To control and operate plant and equipment as effeciently and safely as possible to defined quality specifications. Must report and investigate devaitions from normal conditions and be able to deal with basic process upsets.

Required outputs: functional

• Assist other process controllers in operating the plant
• Prepare the plant for start-up
• Start up a process
• Monitor and maintain a process
• Shutdown a process
• Control and monitor plant and equipment within the scope of authority
• Operate Pellet Mills outside
• Clean and tidy up equipment and the work area
• Prepare plant for maintenance and reinstate after maintenance is complete
• Carry out authorized maintenance operations
• Measure, mix and dose chemicals to the reaction vessels
• Draw and test samples for quality purposes
• Run off finished product into drums, bags or other containers for shipment
• Act as first line of defence in case of a fire and other emergencies
• Perform any other related tasks as may be required from time to time

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Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 with mathematics and science
• NQF 2 Plant Operation – advantageous
• Minimum one-year experience in chemical production environment
• Chemical Engineering diploma or related qualification will be added as an essential advantage
• Physically and mentally fit