Process Controller Gr 1/Gr 2 at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

• Efficient operation of the plant.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and work standards.
• Practice good housekeeping and plant cleaning.
• Comply with legal requirements and be prepared to do physical and uncomfortable work as stipulated in the job description.
• Process controller will be reporting to shift foreman and must adhere to foreman’s reasonable and safe instructions.
• The successful candidate will work shifts and will be required to do shift cover.
• Required outputs include, but are not limited to:
  • Physically monitor production processes.
  • Sample taking and laboratory analysis.
  • Loading of tankers
  • Operating production equipment (pumps, valves, reaction, absorption)

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Physically monitor production processes on plant and DCS.
• Sample taking and analysis in plant lab.
• Conduct visual inspections on the process and equipment.
• Report process deviations to shift supervisor /foreman.
• Compile relevant area shift report during and at the end of shift.
• Examine equipment and complete all required checklists as per job description.
• Report all risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to shift foreman/line manager.
• Take plant samples to the laboratory.
• Maintain required housekeeping standards by cleaning, washing, collecting, etc.
• Adhere and apply standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Understand equipment failure modes and defect identification and reporting.
• Demonstrate understanding of how equipment functions, e.g. valves and pumps and different types of valves and pumps.
• Conduct basic fault-finding and problem solving.
• Attend and contribute to daily assurance meetings / toolbox talks.
• Attend and contribute to shift SHE meetings.
• Conduct plant inspections.
• Conduct safety management system inspections e.g. OSHA, ISO 14000/18000/9001.
• Conduct pre-task risk assessments.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Perform safe-making and prepare plant for maintenance.
• Work together with other departments to ensure plant is operational.
• Complete all required log sheets and logbooks on the plant.

Requirements

• Related plant operational experience required.
• Experience in a production environment (must).
• Experience within a petrochemical / chemical industry will be an advantage.
• Required to continue with further training and development (NQF4, QTCO)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 or N3 with English, Maths and Science (must).
• NQF2 level 2 - Chemical operations occupational. (Process Controller Gr 1)
• NQF level 3 - Chemical operations occupational. (Process Controller Gr 1)
• Related plant operational experience will be a benefit.
• Experience in a production environment (must).
• Driver’s license (must).

Competencies 

• Good communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Be able to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Accountability.