Production Technician

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Job Description: Fixed-Term Contract (3 months) Processing:

• Monitor and control the Refining process from the control room
• Minimise losses (leaks, spillages, double handling, reprocessing, material waste, etc.)
• Assist with fault finding in the Refinery Receiving:
• Receive oils/fats from road tankers and from UL transfers
• Interact with drivers/contractors
• Take oil samples and conduct analyses and/or label and forward to Laboratory for analysis
• Receive Hydrogen gas, Nitrogen gas and Caustic Soda Tank Park:
• Receive oils from suppliers
• Conduct tank park stock takes
• Drain AO & SS tanks and monitor stock levels Neutralizing:
• Transfer oils/fats to and from the tank park and neutralising plant
• Operate the Neutralizing process Bleaching:
• Transfer oils/fats to and from the tank park and bleaching plant
• Operate the Bleaching process
• Filter bleached oils/fats into the buffer tanks/Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) Hydrogenation:
• Transfer oils/fats from the ITF and the Refined Oil Storage (ROS) tanks to the hardening vessels
• Operate the Hydrogenation process
• Filter the hydrogenated oil into the H tanks and recover spent catalyst (plate and frame filters)
• Take oil samples, label and forward to Laboratory for analysis Interesterification:
• Transfer oils/fats from the ITF/H/ROS tanks to the Interesterification vessel
• Operate the Interesterification process
• Filter bleached interesterified oils/fats into the buffer tanks/Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF)
• Take oil samples, label and forward to Laboratory for analysis Winterising:
• Transfer oils into the winterising vessels
• Operate the Winterising process
• Filter the winterised oil into storage tanks (W tanks) Deodorising:
• Transfer oils into the deodorising vessels
• Operate the Deodorising process (Lurgi unit and Rosedowns unit)
• Transfer deodorised oil to the ROS tanks Blending:
• Operate the post-deodoriser blending process
• Prepare and add minor ingredients as required Transfers/Dispatches:
• Transfer oils to UL and the storage tanks/tanker loading bay
• Load oils/materials into road tankers
• Dispatch materials to 3rd parties Refined Oil Storage tanks
• Store and monitor refined oil stocks (ROS) (Quality, temperature, age, etc.)
• Take ROS samples, label and forward to Laboratory for analysis Chemicals make-up
• Debag and transfer dry chemicals
• Make up chemical solutions General
• Operate the Refining process with the RS Batch & SCADA systems
• Assist with Production stock takes (monthly)
• Monitor Refining conditions and equipment in the plant and make adjustments as required (Pressure, temperature, etc.)
• Monitor run-off on rework tanks and check the spent earth bins
• Change leaves for Winterising and TSB's Material Handling:
• Handle loads by means of a forklift, pallet jack or a hoist First Line Maintenance:
• Identify problem areas, diagnose the problem and report to the artisan
• Clean plate and frame filters and horizontal filters
• Change GAF bags as required Data Capturing:
• Update Production and Processing log sheets Lean 6 Sigma:
• Participate in planned 6-Sigma activities in line with Company objectives
• Raise One Point Lessons and Kaizens as per target Reporting:
• Complete shift hand-over report
• Record receipts and dispatches into log book Other: Compliance and applicable legislative requirements (e.g. POPIA, LRA & BCEA) ____________________________________________________________________________ Minimum qualification: National Diploma in Chemical or Industrial Engineering Experience: 1 - 3 years relevant experience in a related role within the food processing and manufacturing environment To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.