Process Technician

3 days ago
Bryanston, South Africa Twinsaver Group Full-time

Introduction

The Process Technician’s fundamental drive is the continual improvement of efficiency, performance, competitive,advantage and utilization of plant, equipment, labour, knowledge, planning, inventory, production processes and tasks by drawing on knowledge resources within the business and the use of lean manufacturing principles and OMS to continually improve the value stream and its components. Those tasks include but are not limited to activities such as the supporting the implementation of learning and development programs and strategies to enhance both individual and business unit performance, in conjunction with the Training department. The Process Technician will provide support to the Process engineer to identify, develop and implement improvements within the Business unit.

Duties & Responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Accountability

  • To provide visible leadership and coordination of people development in relationship to operational,
  • technical and equipment knowledge, in conjunction with the training department.
  • Support the Process Engineer in the achievement of operational KPI’s.
  • Drive and Live the Twinsaver Way. The Process Technician must strive to be seen as an inspiring
  • leader in the organisation that is an example of our culture and values.
  • Assists production teams in troubleshooting in the event of a problem.
  • Oversight of processes and working to maintain optimization of the continuous manufacturing
  • process

 

Cost

  • Support the Process Engineer in the Continuous Improvement Program, primarily focused around:
  • machines, materials, methods, and manpower.
  • Analysis & reporting on the consumption of materials and utilities.

 

Training and development

  • Assist in development and setting of standards for consistent operations across all shifts and ensure that through coaching and influencing, performance of shift production team is being managed to achieve this.
  • Assist in development and implementation of action plans together with the production teams to address any deviation from standard as identified through OMS.

 

SHERQ

  • Assist in the quality improvement program together with shift production teams, SHERQ and other technical resources (internal and external).
  • Execute machine tests and trials together with shift production teams and other technical resources (both internal and external). Completion of documentation to show and ensure compliance with both internal and external regulations and protocols
  • Monitoring of equipment – including regular testing and ensuring maintenance tasks are carried out
  • Perform risk assessments of the equipment and processes being used. This refers to staff safety and safety within the plant and can also extend outwards to include things such as the environmental impact.

 

Asset management

  • Provide technical input into and support delivery of business unit operating and capital plans. Modify and optimize equipment and processes that are already in place
  • Provide process know–how during the development of projects, machine rebuilds, new product development.
  • Planning and installation of new equipment

Desired Experience & Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS

  • NDip: Pulp and Paper Technology, NDip / BSc. In Chemical Engineering.

 

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 3 years Papermaking experience

 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Skilled in using the MS Office package
  • Advance Excel skills
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma or similar methodologies.
  • In depth knowledge, understanding and experience of pulp and paper plant, and able to translate this into practical applications to improve business unit performance.
  • Analytical skills – responsible for analysis and interpretation of data into charts, diagrams, and reports
  • Sound understanding of SHERQ legislation and standards
  • The ability to develop and implement processes and procedures which simplify and enhance the operation.
  • Proficient problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Sound decision making skills
  • High level of computer literacy and systems understanding
  • Project management – have to ability to manage people, budgets and complex projects and bring them to completion on time and on budget

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