Process Engineer

 

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000266/EV

Date posted:

Monday, February 1, 2021

Location:

Brits, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals requires a dynamic Process Engineer, with a safety-first mindset, to actively apply continuous improvement tools, influence projects, resolve problems and drive innovation within their manufacturing facility in Brits.

POSITION INFO:

 

Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Must have a BEng. Chemical / Process degree
  • A minimum of 3 year’s experience in a manufacturing process environment will be required
  • Previous experience in managing a production unit would be an advantage
  • Data analysis and Continuous Improvement experience is important
  • SAP knowledge would be beneficial
  • Must be able to work different hours and shifts
  • Must have previous exposure to Process Risk Assessments / HAZOP

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing a high level of chemistry, batch process knowledge for formulation and maintenance expertise on the formulation, fill and pack line.
  • Driving Root Cause Analysis in the Production environment.
  • Focusing on safety observations and improvements in the plant.
  • Driving Hopper projects and focus on a Continuous Improvement culture.
  • Assisting with process designs and efficiency projects.
  • Driving and managing small multidisciplinary projects by using Continuous Improvent tools (OPEX).
  • Gathering and analysing data to contribute to the Production department’s OEE, down time, initiation of Hopper projects and Continuous Improvement.
  • Driving and managing documentation control for the Production department.
  • Running a Formulation and/or Fill & Pack shift and ensuring manufacturing processes are well managed and controlled.
  • Continuously improving on Production ways of working, including capturing and analysis data, production dashboards, VPM boards and production tier meeting platforms.
  • Assisting Production to ensure the Management of Change process is followed and implemented on all changes in the Production environment.
  • Assisting Production to keep P&ID’s updated.
  • Supporting HSEQ on driving improvements on Formulation and Fill & Pack lines to improve on HSEQ gaps and concerns.
  • Support other Production Technicians on driving imrovements on Formulation and  Fill & Pack lines to improve on OEE.
  • Support Maintenance and Engineering on driving imrovements on Formulation and  Fill & Pack lines to improve on OEE.
  • Overseeing, implementing and co-ordinating autonomous maintenance in production areas.
  • Ensuring material usage and PO processes are well managed.
  • Ensuring plant capability, capacity and improvements are captured and updated to align with siting team.
  • Adapting an operational culture adhering to all applicable HSEQ and Engineering policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Applying a combination of theoretical and applied knowledge in order to guide and lead challenges in that area (investigate, develop and implement solutions to the problems encountered).
  • Facilitating and participating in Process Risk Assessments / HAZOP.
  • Providing high quality practical advice and judgements to others by applying scientific method, theoretical knowledge and broad experience of similar situations.

Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained

 



 

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