The Process Engineer is a technical specialist who reports to the Technical Services Manager and has the primary responsibilities to:

Design and implement plant changes to minimize the need for maintenance shutdowns thus maximizing plant uptime and output.
Provide specialized technical services, operations support, process control and effluent waste monitoring services for the organization.
Lead the energy management framework and ensure its alignment to group policy.
Implement world-class systems and manage operational excellence to ensure operation performance is met in terms of both output and efficiency through effective production, engineering, and distribution.
Support and optimize plant performance and energy balance via resources and projects.
Investigate deviations on plant quality, chemistry, and operational processes and prepare technical reports with proposed preventative measures.
Become the technical custodian on the Chlor-Alkali manufacturing knowledge base.
Assist in ensuring business compliance with legal and SHERQ requirements in terms of the manufacturing process.

Matric

BSc, BEng Chemical Engineering

Project management / PRINCE II certification and/or experience

Professional Engineer (PR Eng)

15 years in a chemical manufacturing plant environment, preferably chlor-alkali manufacturing

Experience on quality management and laboratory operations

Experience in world-class systems and operational excellence implementation

Experience in developing and using an MES system for analysis of operational data

Familiar with financial budgeting and capex management

Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993.
Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management system.
Extensive knowledge of hazardous chemical manufacturing and handling codes, preferably in a Chlor-Alkali plant.
Knowledgeable on different types of equipment related to chemical manufacturing plants.
Skilled in hazard identification, risk assessment, and root cause analysis.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data books.
Experience in working with operational excellence, energy management, and world-class manufacturing principles.
Experience in managing and coordinating projects, and continuous improvement activities.
Experience in using SharePoint and Corrective Action Systems (i.e. Digilex).
Knowledge on Operations Technology (i.e., SCADA, PLC, SAP IM, and MES).
Experienced in relationship building and cross-collaboration at a senior level.
Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act and legal appointments.
In-depth knowledge of Operations Technology (OT), MES systems, SCADA database, ERP software, and Dashboard reporting.
Sound understanding of project management, contractor management, supplier management, change principles, and continuous improvement.
Computer literacy in SAP and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the company's medical centre.

Salary: R950k basic annual salary highly negotiable, depending on experience.

All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest; however, correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

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