Vacant Position: Key Machine Operator – Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports
to: Maintenance Superintendent
Location: Wote
in Makueni
Our
client in vegetable oil extraction, is seeking to recruit a Key machine
Operator.
Successful
candidates will be responsible for operating the plant and maintaining system
parameters to ensure product quality is maintained and ensure zero undetectable
deviation.
Main
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
· Leading
a team follow standard operating procedures for safe start up and shutdown of
oil extraction machines.
· Ensure
pre-start up, start up, operational and shut down checklists are completed
before plant operations commence
· Ensure
cleanliness of the working area.
· Maintains various operational records and logs and produces operational reports.
· Oversees
the flow of information and reports, coordinates actions when necessary, and
ensures response plans are followed during emergencies and natural disasters.
· Interfaces
closely with the operations In-charge and maintenance to ensure key operational
matters are performed, communicated and documented.
· Maintains
a log of operations to reflect any/all system concerns, and operational actions
taken.
· Follows
standard procedures and switching orders in accordance with standard operating
and safe switching practices.
· Ensure
smooth transition of position during shift operations.
· Complies
with all HSE safety regulations and adheres to proper codes and standards with
a thorough understanding of safety procedures related to Electrical Systems.
· Handle
any other duties assigned by management from time to time
Qualifications
and Experience
· Holder
of degree in mechanical engineering (production option)from a reputable
institution, or final craft certificate and demonstrated experience in a busy
workshop
· Over 5
years of sound continuous and detailed experience in welding in terms of TIG,
MIG, ARC and gas welding relative to aluminum, cast-iron, alloys and stainless
steel among others.
· Conversant
with using hot work permits, JSA and all applicable occupational health and
safety procedures
· Conversant
with fire safety
· Conversant
with all advanced welding tools and methodologies,
· Conversant
with all workshop processes;
Required
Competencies
· Degree
in Electrical or mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience and minimum
3 years related work experience
· Fluent
knowledge of English
· 2 years
operator experience in vegetable oil extraction plant.
· Firefighting
& HSE basic courses (preferred)
· Experience
with troubleshooting of plant upsets and taking corrective action.
· Experience
with shift report writing
· Experience
with filling appropriate plant operation log sheets.
Required
Competencies:
· Commissioning
– Start Up: Commissioning and start-up, Decommissioning
· HSEQ
General (Generic)
· Organization
Processes: Internal Standard, Site Management
· Supports
and technologies: Standard ISO, TQM and Quality system, technical requirement
and Standard
· Compliance:
Local/National and International Standard and Codes, Health, Safety,
Environment, Quality
Required
Capabilities:
· Problem
Solving; Flexibility; Planning target control; Decision Making; Spirit of
Enterprise; Communication; Listening and reception; Staff management and
development
How to
Apply
To
apply, submit your application on our ATS at ats.flexi-personnel.com by 29th
December 2022 under the Key Machine Operator job posting.
All
applicants are advised to adhere to application guidelines for consideration.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB:
Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.
