Operator Chemical Plant

3 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Mondi Full time

Job Title- Operator Chemical Plant- Organisational Unit- Mondi South Africa -> Merebank Operations -> MBK PM31- Position Type- Permanent- Minimum years relevant experience- 2-3 years- Location- Merebank - Durban, KZN ZA (Primary)- % Travel- No Travel Required- Job Advert**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**:
Reporting to the PM31 production foreman, the incumbent will be required to operate & monitor the Additive plant in accordance to the mill’s safety, environmental & quality procedures to ensure maximum plant availability & uninterrupted supply of chemical additives within specification to PM31.

**MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED**:
**Essential**:

- Matric with Maths and Physical Science / NTC3 or meet Mondi minimum RPE guidelines
- Chem. Eng. Diploma / ABZ Papermaking / National Diploma Pulp & Paper Technology will be advantageous.

**JOB EXPERIENCE**:

- 2 years papermaking experience or experience within a chemical plant operation in the pulp & paper inductry. UWF papermaking experience will be advantageous.

**LICENCES/MANDATORY TRAINING**:

- Forklift Licence desirable
- Overhead Crane Licence desirable

**RESPONSIBILITIES / KPAS**:

- Perform production tasks related to visual pre-start checks, monitor the production process and shut down procedures
- Perform testing duties by executing actions related to measuring, inspecting, monitoring and reporting on equipment performance
- Perform routine checks according to prescribed system and on instruction to minimise risks of failure
- Perform all tasks safely according to operating procedures and safety policy
- Perform housekeeping duties.
- Operate the plant in accordance to the mill’s safety, environmental & quality policies.
- Knowledge & understanding of batch and continuous plant operations.
- Stock receiving & rotation procedures
- Communicate and liaise with plant and engineering staff regarding equipment performance problems

**JOB COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS**:

- Have good knowledge of PM31 processes
- Be able to work well under pressure
- Be able to multitask complex processes
- Possess strong trouble shooting skills
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
- Be a Team player
- Computer literacy skills - MS office, SAP, MIS, DCS
- Must have completed present job modules

**This appointment will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan.**

**The above advert has minimum requirements listed, however Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short listing.**
- Closing Date- 1/6/2023


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