Field Operator (Water Treatment) – Johannesburg

Field Operator (Water Treatment) – JohannesburgOur client is in the water treatment sectorJob DescriptionA successful incumbent will be responsible for the following:Ensure DBF quantities in storage tanks are maintained and quality through lab analyses to ensure sufficient supply of DBF to the water treatment sitesMake-up DBF from granular product during shutdownsResponsibility for safe loading of DBF of product into trucksEnsure minimized quantities of effluent to NCP by checking floor washings and deviating equipmentEnsures caustic flow to the dry end scrubber by checking the 3 hourly ASL analyses and report deviations to the foremanEnsure that both sump pumps are working to pump any floor effluent to NCP dams to maintain housekeeping at ground floorIn the event of a decomposition or breakdown, cleans and prepares equipment for maintenanceReport in time all system deviations to foremanMake timeous decision to backwash the running filter if filter showing signs of blockageFill in relevant event booksDo plant walking tours and repot deviationsOperating of the filter press and ensuring all effluent to NCP is free of solidsAssist both Dry and Wet End process controllers where requiredTake all dry end and wet end samples and do plant routine checks on the systems and communicate accordinglyEffective communication between the dry end and the wet process controllers is very crucial to the running of the plantDuring shutdowns, work as per instruction from plant foreman, production manager or designateResponsible care, ensuring that the EHS and Quality standards are strictly maintainedQualificationsDiploma in Chemical Engineering or related fieldSkills5 years + experience with DCS/SCADAChemical continuous field operation environmentAnalyzing DCS trends and lab resultsSalary / PackageR15,000 to R21,000 CTC pmBenefitsShift allowanceMedical AidProvident fund