Field Operator

• Run and control Effluent systems to ensure that DBF system rate is maintained
• Ensure DBF quantities in storage tanks are maintained and quality through lab analyses and visual inspection to ensure sufficient supply of DBF to the water treatment sites
• Make timeous decision to backwash the running filter if filter showing signs of blockage
• Stop and start Effluent systems according to standard operating procedure (SOPs).
• Operating of the filter press and ensuring all effluent sent to NCP is free of solids
• Ensure that both sump pumps are working to pump any floor effluent to NCP dams to maintain housekeeping at ground floor
• Management of waste and Hydrocalc
• Take all plant (Wet end, Dry end and effluent) samples according to sample schedule or at foremans instruction and ensures samples are received by laboratory analyst punctually in appropriately marked bottles
• Check Lab results according to sample schedule to ensure the system runs optimum
• Performs inspections in plant on a daily basis. Direct any deviations to the foreman for resolution.
• Do plant walking tours and repot deviations
• Maintain good housekeeping practices
• Do system fault finding and address problems when identified
• Attend to Daily / Weekly / Monthly Effluent PMs
• Reports any defects on equipment and unsafe condition and/ or unsafe equipment to plant foreman and make system safe
• Fill in relevant event books and SPC charts
• Performs special or emergency tasks and any other task on request of foreman or appointed supervisor
• Assist both Dry and Wet End process controllers where required
• Liaise with Forman to ensure continuous operation of all sections
• Effective communication between the dry end and the wet process controllers is very crucial to the running of the plant
• In the event of a breakdown, cleans and prepares equipment for maintenance

• Actively participate in constantly improving Plant and individual safety and housekeeping by engaging in cleaning up work area and spillages, get and put away tools, supplies and equipment. This also entails the use of protective equipment as required and proper cleanup when done
• Comply to all safety rules and safe-job practices
• Report all accidents/incidents/injuries immediately to his/her supervisor, no matter how small
• Attend and participate in safety EH&S meetings
• Report all unsafe conditions to his/her Supervisor
• Keep his / her work area clean and neat (Maintain good housekeeping standards)

Information :

• Company : Solenis
• Position : Field Operator
• Location : Kempton Park, Gauteng
• Country : ZA