Process Engineer Technical

SUMMARY:
A reputable chemical manufacturing company based in Kempton Park has a challenging but exciting position for a suitably qualified Process Engineer (Technical).

POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the job

The Process engineer is a technical specialist who reports to the Technical Services Manager and has t 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.

Qualifications:

• Matric
• BSc, BEng Chemical Engineering
• Project management / PRINCE II certification and/or experience
• Professional Engineer (PR Eng)
• 15 years in a chemical manufacturing plant environment, preferably chlor-alkali manufacturing
• Experience on quality management and laboratory operations.
• Experiencing in world class systems and operational excellence implementation
• Experience in developing and using an MES system for analysis of operational data.
  • Familiar with financial budgeting and capex management

Experience

Knowledge / skills/ Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management system
• Extensive knowledge of hazardous chemical manufacturing and handling codes, preferably in a Chlor-Alkali plant.
• Knowledgeable on different types of equipment related to chemical manufacturing plants.
• Skilled in hazard identification, risk assessment and root cause analysis
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data books.
  • Experience in working with operational excellence, energy management and world class manufacturing principles.
  • Experience in managing and coordinating projects, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Experience in using SharePoint and Corrective Action Systems (i.e. Digilex)
  • Knowledge on Operations Technology (i.e., SCADA, PLC, SAP IM and MES)
  • Experienced in relationship building and cross collaboration at a senior level.
  • Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act and legal appointments.
    • In-depth knowledge of Operations Technology (OT), MES systems, SCADA database, ERP software and Dashboard reporting
    • Sound understanding of project management, contractor management, supplier management, change principles and continuous improvement.
      • Computer literacy in SAP and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Personal Circumstances:

Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the company’s medical Centre.

Other details

Salary: R950k basic annual salary highly negotiable, depending on experience.

All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.