My Client in the fertilizer industry is looking for a Process Engineer (Graduate), to be based in Sasolburg, Free State. This is an EE position.

Qualifications:

• BSc degree in Chemical Engineering (only)

Experience:

• Minimum 12 months, Chemical plant experience. 

  Strictly no lab research – purely technical experience on a plant about 80% of the time spent. 

  
  

Duties:

• Managing the development and evaluating new processes to improve process capabilities, efficiency and productivity in all areas of the plant
• Organize, implement and maintain production process flow 
• Improve continually existing operation, for increased quality, productivity, efficiency and cost savings 
• Investigate operational problems affecting production and reporting and recommending solutions 
• Liaise with production planner/scheduler for ensuring the released products have adequate BOM and routings 
• Manage manufacturing documentation required for product manufacturing i.e. revise drawing, BOM, accurate work instructions and workmanship standards and process procedures 
• Provide manufacturing data i.e. production control charts, reliability, process capability, to improve the process and monitor and measure progress to target 
• Identify ways to reduce production costs through recommendations – i.e. new process equipment, equipment justification to improve performance 
• Work with other relevant departments to determine estimated costs, run time, cost reduction and close the feedback loop 
• Conceptual Engineering Design
• Technical advice and operational support
• Report writing
• Safety, Health, Environment and Quality adherence and improvement

Job Competencies

• Computer literate 
• Excellent problem solving & analytical skills 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills 
• Excellent verbal and oral skills 
• Good presentation skills 
• High energy levels 
• Eager and willing to learn
• Honest, committed and dedicated
• The ability to work independently under pressure 
• The ability to meet deadlines and thrives under challenges
• Good problem solving ability
• Must be physically fit to work in the production environment
• Person must be willing to relocate to the Vaal or travel if living outside the Vaal (Jhb).

Ref: JHB004417/LB