PROCESS ENGINEER (CHEMICAL) PORT ELIZABETH.
Please do not apply unless you have a BSC Chemical Engineering. If you are applying from out of PE, please consider the relocation carefully before the client invests in bringing you here for an interview.
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POSITION: Process Engineer (Chemical with a BSC)
DEPARTMENT: Production
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: None
GENERAL PURPOSE:
To design, execute, and evaluate programs that are dedicated to improving the production process through improved process efficiency, increased yields and production rates, and improved product quality. To continually evaluate the integrity of all process systems and redesign or adapt these systems when internal, customer, or economic demands are placed on them.

STRATEGIC FOCUS:
Design new or redesign existing process systems so that production and quality goals are met while company profitability is maximized. Utilize appropriate techniques to evaluate process modifications in order to determine the long and short term effects on economics, product quality, and production rates.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Major activities or end results necessary to fulfill the position requirements on an ongoing basis)
ACCOUNTABILITY
Frequency
(Daily, monthly)
Analysis and assessment of the production mode of all production lines for optimization of equipment and process conditions.
Daily/Weekly
Assist in immediate evaluation and solution of any quality problem, which threatens to render a significant amount of production non-standard.
Daily
Assist front supervision and operators in meeting objectives and dealing with daily problems which may range in scope from quality to equipment malfunctions.
Daily
Implement quality improvement program to reduce non-standard production, eliminate non-standard and eliminate customer complaints
Daily
Recommend and evaluate economics of capital projects to improve the operation and profitability of the company.
Monthly
Ensure that all safety, health and environmental precautions and procedures are upheld at all times.
Daily
Securing the continuous updating of the procedure documentation (S.O.C.) in all sub-units of production in close cooperation with the Production Manager.
Weekly
Perform any other tasks in reasonable relation to the job.

NATURE & SCOPE:
a) Qualifications .
BSc Chemical Engineering
3-5 years working experience in a chemical plant facility.
Excellent problem solving and planning skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, good written and oral communication skills.
Strong computer software skills.
Good financial and budgetary skills.
Team player.
Develop a positive attitude in operating personnel.
Make decisions and recommendations, which are vital to process quality control.
Establish “discipline” in personnel to achieve good operating practices.
Develop good communications channels up and down the chain of command.
Generate new ideas for process/quality improvements and getting people involved.
Sound knowledge of safe practices and procedures.
Sound knowledge of OSH Act.
b) Decisions/Support/Guidance - What types of decision are referred to other levels (how work flows to and from the position). What sources of support and guidance are available to the position?
Long term plan for plant improvement.
Propose solutions for operational problems/failures.
Recommend implementation of new procedures and/or technologies.
Make fully use of the plant PVS and DCS systems.
Liaise and interact with engineers from other the group.
c) Supervision - Received from immediate supervisor
Verbal reports on progress on projects and tasks.
Problem analysis and advice.
Performance management.
Development of skills.
Management by objectives.
d) Degree of authority delegated to this position is:
Recommend, plan, prioritize, and implement technical process initiatives
e) Performance criteria/objectives:
Ensure the use of sound engineering principles and advise.
Ensure that systems are developed and implemented that optimize all phases of the production process.
Ensure that process capability is improved while maintaining and improving quality standards.
Act within Company policy/work instructions/procedures and all relevant legislation.
Ensure accurate and current data.
Ensure the timeous completion of all work and projects.
Promote knowledge exchange and research.