8 Job Opportunities at CVPeople Tanzania, Plant Operators

CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

Mara , Tanzania | Posted on 06/15/2021

Job Description

Risk Management Monitor safety,

• Equipment, production and quality risk at all times and report any significant change in risk.
• Be pro-active in hazard identification and correction.

Plant operation

• Ensure the water plant production is maximised and operating within the selected process design parameters.
• To make adjustments in the field as directed by the Process Controller and/or Plant supervisor.
• To conduct plant walkdowns, inspections and routines to identify any safety hazards and faulty equipment and process conditions. 
• To check on stock levels of chemicals and to action the top up of chemicals where required.
• To check the chemical dosing systems are dosing as per required dose rates.
• Take representative samples, perform laboratory analysis and report results.
• To carry out daily inspection of all mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment and report any defects.
• Start and stop equipment /open and close valves in the field as directed by the Process Controller/ Control Room Operator.
• Perform plant standby, running, isolation and fault finding procedures.
• To verify the equipment in the field is operating within the required parameters in terms of flow, pressure etc.
• Check on and report on feed dam, brine pond, sludge pond and storage tank levels.
• Carry out Ultrafiltration and Reverse Osmosis membrane Cleaning procedures when instructed. 

Record Keeping

• Complete all shift logs with the appropriate plant data as per frequencies and schedules.

Sampling

• Take routine plant samples in accordance with the specified procedure and as per the required frequencies.
• Take external water samples as per required schedules, label and issue for distribution.
• Lab Procedures Follow the required analytical methods as per procedures.Document all results on shift logs and report any out of specification results to the Process Controller/Control Room Operator.

Maintenance

• Report all equipment and plant defects as soon as possible and assist in generating a formal defect.

Reporting

• Report any out of normal operating conditions.
• Safety, Health & Environment Ensure all client and company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure all work performed is covered by suitable risk assessments

Housekeeping

Ensure that good housekeeping practices on the plant are always maintained at a high level. A place for everything and everything in its place.

Qualifications Minimum

• Matric, Grade 12 with a pass in both Maths and Science. 
• 1 year Plant Assistant experience.

Advantageous

• Water treatment Plant Operator experience.

Experience Minimum

•  1 year as a Plant Assistant on a mine water plant.
• Track record of being able to work within a plant operating team.

Advantageous

• Operating experience on mine water, water purification and wastewater treatment plants.

Knowledge and Skills Technical Analysis

• Basic mechanical and electrical understanding of plants and equipment, with the associated risks.
• Awareness of industry safety standards.

Plant Operation

• Understanding of plant operation and control philosophies.
• Awareness of SCADA systems.
• Basic sample techniques.
• Basic laboratory techniques
• Awareness of chemical handling methods.
• Awareness of standby, running and isolation checks.

Performance Reporting

• Complete inspection and data logs.

Troubleshooting

• Ability to solve plant deviations, choosing from a set selection of documented options.

Physical Attributes The candidate should be able to handle the following conditions:

• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, gases, hazardous chemicals, solvents, toxic materials, within the allowable exposure limits.
• Work and walk on various types of surfaces including uneven surfaces.
•  Exposure to all weather types and temperature conditions.
•  Work around water bodies.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Moderate to heavy lifting.
• Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
• Working at heights.

Behavioural Competencies

• Compliance Ability to follow defined site procedures.
• Trainable Open to growth and new learning. Disciplined in applying the learning received