Plant Supervisor

**SUMMARY**
- This person will be responsible for the management and control of day to day operation and maintenance of an industrial wastewater treatment plant; will liaise with the maintenance personnel for the planning of maintenance intervention and to mitigate the impact on the plant operation; will liaise with the plant operators to operate the plant and with remote technical support to ensure process adjustments are implemented; while striving to optimize the annual cost of operations of the plant.

**RESPONSIBLITIES**
- 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 and the client.
- 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 and the client.
- 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 and the client.
- Respond appropriately and decisively during plant emergencies - this will be done with inputs from a senior manager and the client.
- 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 the client and their 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 and the client.
- 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 clients 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 are always operated as per the Original Equipment Suppliers’ operating instructions and recommendations.

**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.
- 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’ License (code EB.