Production Engineeer, eMalahleni

SUMMARY:

Our client has a vacancy for a Production Engineer for a permanent role, based in Emalahleni (Witbank), Mpumalanga.

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria: Chemical Engineering degree (B.Eng Chemical) is preferred Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in water treatment processes with proven track record of improvement initiatives Experienced in Mine Impacted Water treatment; operating and monitoring membrane filtration processes Must be a fast learner and able to work with little supervision; Own transport & valid driver's license, medically fit and no criminal record; Computer literate Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Have the ability to multitask and work under pressure Proactively work within a team, be a decisive leader and have the ability to work unsupervised The s uccessful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to: Continuous improvement and optimisation of processes; Maintain effective administration Detailed monitoring, record keeping and reporting on all aspects of the processes, and ongoing projects\/improvement initiatives Attend and manage client feedback meetings and reporting, and ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service Compile Monthly Plant Reports and attend client meetings Monitor plant health and proactively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimised Effective reporting to the production manager Take plant operational responsibility for plant operational performance and wellbeing, whilst ensuring safe and efficient operations of the plant(s) Providing Process, Operational and Maintenance expertise Communicate plant health and performance and take required action, as and when required, to ensure plant functioning at optimum performance \/ Identify and drive optimisation and cost-saving initiatives and efforts Track chemical consumption and manage chemical stock levels Monitor cost of treatment and optimise where possible \/ Identify and implement Continuous Improvement Initiatives \/ Lead on-site implementation of process changes Deliver on process-related inputs required on projects in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements, including commissioning of new installations Management of risks relating to protection of plant equipment Compiling Standard Operating Procedures where required Perform training and development of Process Controllers and Supervisors General client management and attendance of meetings \/ Client communication, and management Compliance with contractual quality and quantity KPI's \/ Perform standby duties as required Sal ary: Market related To apply email detailed CV, and all supporting documentation through to If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful