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Purpose of the job:The Process engineer is a technical specialist who reports to the Technical Services Manager and has the primary responsibilities to:Design and implement plant changes to minimize the need for maintenance shutdowns thus maximizing plant uptime and output.Provide specialized technical services, operations support, process control and effluent waste monitoring services for the organization.Lead the energy management framework and ensure its alignment to group policy.Implement world class systems and manage operational excellence to ensure operation performance is met in terms of both output and efficiency through effective production, engineering, and distribution.Support and optimize plant performance and energy balance via resources and projects.Deviations on plant quality, chemistry and operational processes are investigated and technical reports prepared with proposed preventative measures.Become the technical custodian on the Chlor-Alkali manufacturing knowledge base.Assist in ensuring business compliance with legal and SHERQ requirements in terms of the manufacturing process.The abovementioned activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993 and all relevant policies and procedures.This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the incumbent. Key performance areas:Provide technical services on site.Ensure process control philosophy is developed and well understood.Ensure technical support to any process trains that require investigation and improvement.Repeat failures, incidents and customer complaints are investigated and preventative measures are implemented.Raw material and final product quality are monitored, and deviations acted upon accordingly.Provide reports on any process deviations on the system.Measure and evaluate and report on the effluent management on site and find opportunities for effluent reduction. Standards and codes of good practice:Make use of site drawings, engineering standards and technical library to assist the plant operations to achieve the required standard.Responsible for the development and control of P&ID’s, HAZOP studies and design reviews for updates on the system as per the operational strategy development.Assist in the development of Electrolyser protection, manufacturing data and quality parameters according to OEM standards.Implement and monitor operating technology systems (i.e., MES, Track and Trace, SCADA, operational systems) Continuous improvement and operational excellence:Provide technical input to ensure that the operations are legally compliant and adheres to certification requirements.Lead the energy management framework and ensure alignment to the Bud Groups energy policy.Become the technical custodian on Chlor-Alkali manufacturing and ensure knowledge management and technical expertise are embedded in the organisation.Find opportunities to improve t https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi16YS53aGF0am9icy5jb20vY29vcG9iX19jcGxfX18xMTA4XzE5MzkwNl9fNDk3P3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z3VtdHJlZSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWZlZWQma2V5d29yZD0=&jid=1813047&xid=1108_193906

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Requirements: A minimum qualification of Matric or equivalentNational Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, and/or National Diploma in QualityMinimum five years’ experience in a similar role Responsibilities:Ensuring that the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is utilized at all times.Adhering to Health and Safety rules and regulationsAdhering to the rules and regulations as documented within the company’s policies and code of conduct.Checking absenteeism for the shift and reporting any issues to your managerChecking the production activities for the previous shift and ensuring production activity without any delaysFollow up on any Health & Safety incidents within the department.Assisting the Manager in identifying “on the job training” gapsConducting daily team and/or toolbox talk meetings with the Team.Ensuring sound communication between departmentsReporting misconduct to your manager for escalationReporting poor performance to your manager for escalationReporting any and all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) concerns to your manager immediatelyGathering all completed inspection checklists from all subordinates and submitting it timeously to the ManagerFollowing-up on all identified concerns on the checklist timeously, alternatively escalating the concerns to your managerChecking to ensure that all necessary materials are available before the start of each shift.Checking the current heat in process of the shift in the production bookCompleting current sample testing of the current heatReceiving the samples from the relevant department and preparing these samples for testing using the relevant equipmentTesting the samples after preparation with the spectrometerRetrieving the results after the test has been conducted.Checking the results to ensure it is within the required specifications.Reporting the tested results to the Furnace OperatorsDocumenting all results in the lab and the office bookCounting the billets at the end of every heat, marking each heat using a chalk marker and calculating the quantity produced from the heat.Conducting a visual test on all billets and recording all the heat numbersIdentify billets to be rejected and return the rejected billet to the billet yard to salvage at a later stage.Balancing the physical count of the billets as well as the heat numbers and recording it in the dispatch bookReporting the balanced information to the Logistics SupervisorChecking that the spectrometer is operating efficiently according to the specifications, reporting any out-of-specifications to the Supervisor.Ensuring a comprehensive understanding of all subordinate’s functions within the teamContinuously monitoring and overseeing all subordinates to ensure fulfilment of functions as defined within the job descriptions.Ensuring that the operator rectifies all non-conformances and/or deviations from the required production processes within the team/areas timeously, alternatively escalating concerns to your manager.Inspecting all tool https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi16YS53aGF0am9icy5jb20vY29vcG9iX19jcGxfX18xMTA5XzE5NTMxNV9fNDk3P3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z3VtdHJlZSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWZlZWQma2V5d29yZD0=&jid=1812954&xid=1109_195315

19h

Port Elizabeth

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QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Bachelors or higher degree in chemistry/biotechnology/pharmacy/engineering or equivalent NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION / KNOWLEDGE Good working knowledge of aseptic (sterile) manufacturing processesAt least 10 years of process, equipment and project design and execution experience within the sterile pharmaceutical /biotech manufacturing industryExperience in managing and executing multi-disciplinary projects in excess of R100 millionExcellent understanding of process flows and key metrics within a sterile manufacturing environmentExcellent understanding of the cGMP guideline relating to sterile productsExperience in initiating, planning, executing, and closing projectsExperience in the control and monitoring of project progress and risksIndependent decision makers, able to debate and lead change managementAble to lead conceptual design regarding processes/ equipment/ structural design etc. Microbiological knowledge essentialPrevious project work and proven ability to convert guidelines into design specs KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE Ensures that projects are properly scoped with clearly defined deliverables and clear execution plansTo execute the full range of technical project activities including design, scoping, budgeting, scheduling and execution for successful delivery in line with organisational requirementsTo develop technical standards and user requirement specificationsIdentify and escalate risks and mitigation/recovery plansCreate project budget and ensure adherence to the prescribed budgetRequest approval for changes from necessary stakeholders and manage changes via project change request processesEnsure that the quality criteria is properly defined for each deliverable and frequently measured and reportedEnsuring all designs are cost effective and value adding for the companyExecute/provide technical advice for process and or equipment processesConduct manufacturer visits to perform design reviews, risk analysis, FAT as well as receive training from manufacture for the relevant equipmentCompile the necessary documentation upon completion of manufacturer visit and trainingConduct the necessary research in order to contribute towards ensuring that the process equipment (new equipment) is qualified (IQ, OQ) and ready for production activities within the project timelinesProcess equipment SOPs, specifications, qualification documents and MBRs are generated through the appropriate review process and in place for production within the required timelineEnsures that the project delivery is in line with agreed Sterile Products c... https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGl0dG8uam9icy9qb2IvZ3VtdHJlZS8xNTU3MzY5MzQ3P3NvdXJjZT1ndW10cmVl&jid=1188027&xid=1557369347

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Overview My client a large Sugar conglomerate in East Africa is Uganda’s leading processor of sugarcane, with a state-of-the-art fully integrated complex to add value to every by-product. My Client crushes over 2 million tonnes of cane per year to produce: Over 180,000 tonnes of sugar, half the national sugar production51 MW of green electric power from bagasse – the residue from cane crushingOver 20 million litres of high-quality ethanol from molassesPremium potable spirits – an award-winning range of gin, rum and vodkaSweets and confectioneries Currently my client is urgently recruiting for a : Process Head (Head of Sugar Process) Requirements : Strong Chemistry Engineering background : Formal Degree / Diploma : BSc – Chemistry / Engineering or similarAdditional : FNSI Qualification – Fellowship Diploma of the Institute in Sugar Technology or Sugar ChemistrySASRI - Sugar Technology or Sugar Chemistry Diploma Must have worked in plants with more than 5000 tons crushing capacityHaving work experience in Africa will get preference Required Skills Set : The Successful Incumbent - Process Head – Sugar , with a diverse skill set in these areas will be well-equipped to lead and manage this leading processor of sugarcane with a state-of-the-art fully integrated complex, ensuring efficient, sustainable, and high-quality sugar production. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of sugar processing technologies, including milling, extraction, purification, crystallization, and evaporation. Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills to manage and lead a team of engineers, operators, and staff, ensuring efficient process operations.Process Optimization: The ability to continuously improve and optimize sugar processing methods and technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.Quality Control: Expertise in maintaining product quality standards and ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory guidelines.Energy Management: Understanding of energy-efficient practices to minimize energy consumption in the process and reduce operational costs.Environmental Compliance: Knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices to ensure the facilitys sustainability and environmental responsibility.Supply Chain Management: The ability to manage the entire supply chain, from sugarcane procurement to sugar distribution, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.Safety and Risk Management: Implementing safety protocols and risk ma... https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGl0dG8uam9icy9qb2IvZ3VtdHJlZS8xODExMjA1MTUyP3NvdXJjZT1ndW10cmVl&jid=1730939&xid=1811205152

Musina / Messina