Plant Supervisor, Wastewater Treatment

3 weeks ago


Springs, South Africa Enshrine Placements Full time

Our client, an environmental engineering company in the wastewater sector, is currently looking for a Plant Supervisor to be responsible for the management and control of day-to-day operation and maintenance of an industrial wastewater treatment plant.

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Requirements: NQF level 5 qualification or Level 4 Process Controller qualification, or a technical, engineering qualification or similar is preferred. Five or more years of experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment and/or biogas plant operation or similar industrial process operation is preferred.

**Position details**:
Type: Permanent

Job description / core competencies:
Primary goal: To supervise and manage the performance of the plant operators, equipment and processes according to the operating plan and procedures.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for plant operations and maintenance.
- Establish schedules and methods for providing plant services, maintaining and updating all operating and maintenance documentation and manuals - this will be done with inputs from a senior manager.
- Identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
- Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures - this will be done with inputs from a senior manager.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives.
- Coordinate laboratory sampling and analysis and ensure plant compliance with feed, product and waste requirements.
- Manage consumables inventory and chemical stock levels.
- Operations troubleshooting, data evaluation and interpretation - this will be done with inputs from a senior manager.
- Respond appropriately and decisively during plant emergencies - this will be done with inputs from a senior manager.
- Compiling and preparing daily plant operational data, managing the daily logbook, measurement and reporting of results. Writing of daily, weekly monthly O&M performance summaries and reports - senior manager responsibility, but information will be compiled by the supervisor.
- Coordinate activities of third-party contractors to minimize disruption of plant processes - please take note of the safety requirements when a contractor performs work on the facility, the safety file review and compliance falls under a qualified safety office or senior manager with experience in safety to minimize risk to company and the client.
- Monitor and adjust computerized SCADA system and process control software - only with process engineer approval or senior management a major change can be implemented, normal day to day adjustments to maintain water quality is within the scope of a supervisor and operators.
- Participate in the selection of plant operations staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures
- this will be done with inputs from a senior manager.
- Participate in the preparation and administration of the plant operations budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
- Ensure health and safety legislation and contractual obligations pertaining to health & safety are adhered to - safety systems can be maintained (after implementation) by the supervisor, but implementation of changes and continuous improvement should be done in partnership with the company SHE Manager.
- Ensure total confidentiality of all information, internal and external, pertaining to the business of the Company.
- Manage overtime claims from operating personnel.
- Enforce strict control and adherence to critical spares inventory as determined by the Mechanical Engineer and Maintenance Manager.
- Ensure that equipment is always operated as per the Original Equipment Suppliers operating instructions and recommendations.

**Location (country, city)**:Springs, Gauteng

**Job Qualification & Experience**:

- NQF level 5 qualification or Level 4 Process Controller qualification, or a technical, engineering qualification or similar is preferred.
- Five or more years of experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment and/or biogas plant operation or similar industrial process operation is preferred.
- Experience in supervising and managing operations and maintenance activities and staff.
- Ability to prepare and submit operational reports.
- Required to work outside normal working hours, shifts, during emergencies and planned overtime.
- Be responsible, reliable and work independently.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid drivers’ licence (code EB)



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