Utilities Operator

Overview

The Utilities Operator is responsible for ensuring that

• Technical support service to the Manufacturing division by performing operation, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on plant equipment, in order to meet business requirement.

Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance

• Executes daily logging meter reading, inspections and preventive maintenance tasks e.g. filter replacements, oil changes, lubrication, housekeping.
• Diagnoses and performs the most complex maintenance and repairs on a variety of Utilities equipment Boilers, Compressors, Dryers, Evaporative condensers, Chillers.
• Ensure continuous inspection & maintenance of incoming water supply system.
• Ensure that the boiler is started correctly and operated on the correct pressure for production.
• Ensure that water treatment system of the boiler is in full operation and TDS is within specifications at all times.
• Report any deviations on the boiler water treatment plant- I.e Lack of salts on the softners
• Operate the backup power systems Start ups & stop as per emergency needs.
• Operate compressed air systems as per business needs.

Reporting and Document Control

Document control – hourly boiler readings.

• Reports weekly/monthly on work done, time spent on each assignment, spares used, resources employed, etc
• Continuous reference to equipment drawings, engineering standards and GMPs in the performance and closing out of jobs done.

Technical

• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of mechanical/electrical and process and utilities equipment to include procedures for diagnosing malfunctions as well as the operation of equipment.

Safety

• Thorough knowledge of current and accepted occupational safety and health practices and principles to include safety and equipment design regulations

Behaviour/Skill

• The person should be a self-starter with innovative technical abilities.
• The person has to have analytical abilities to resolve mechanical plant breakdowns with permanent solutions.
• The endurance level of this individual has to be above average because of long hours and sometimes-physical activities.
• Ability to work shifts

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• N3 mechanical/Electrical engineering qualification.
• Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in the FMCG environment.
• Boiler operation certificate.