Position: Machine Operator – Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports
to: Shift Supervisor
Location: Wote
– Makueni
Our
client in vegetable oil extraction, is seeking to recruit a 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 following 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.
· Follow
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
· 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
personal 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 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
