Job Title:Â Â Treatment Plant Operator (4 A’ Level Job Placements) Â Â
Organisation:Â EnviroServ Uganda Ltd
Duty Station:Â Â Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Operations Manager
About US:
EnviroServ Uganda Ltd. offers cost-effective solutions to complex hazardous and non-hazardous waste and chemical pollution problems. We raise the standards in environmental stewardship and provide peace of mind.
Job Summary: Â Â The Treatment Plant Operator will be responsible for the sound operation of the Leachate Treatment Plant, including all plan and equipment other than the boiler, on a shift basis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain the treatment plant at the required conditions.
- Check the operation of the treatment plant, including levels, pressures and temperatures, and take corrective action where necessary.
- Report any deficiencies to the Shift Supervisor.
- Solve plant operating problems and take corrective action where necessary
- Fill Skips with concentrate and swop Ro-Ro’s when full.
- Periodically open and clean the feed leachate filters.
- Add chemicals from 25 liter polycans to tanks for all sections of the plant except the boiler.
- Offload caustic road tankers.
- Operate the filter press on the biological section of the plant, which involves opening and removing filter cakes. Fill the disposal skips with sludge from the filter press.
- Clean the cooling water filter and blow down the cooling water circuit.
- Regularly check and maintain the cooling water dosing system as well as the compressed air system to ensure correct operation.
- Check and maintain the scrubber to ensure efficient operation, which would involve draining and then mixing fresh scrub solution when required.
- Responsible for first-line maintenance of the plant mechanical and instrument equipment, such as tightening flanges, flushing out pumps, clearing blocked lines and vessels, etc.
- Take waste samples and submit to the lab for analysis.
- Assist the Shift Supervisor with plant start-up and nor-mal or emergency shutdown.
- Ensure appropriate housekeeping of equipment and facilities.
- Identify chemical requirements and needs for preventative maintenance and advise the Shift Supervisor accordingly.
Safety
- Ensure compliance with both EnviroServ safety regulations and procedures and OHSA and NOSA requirements.
- Attend monthly safety meetings.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A’ level with Science and Mathematics and at least 3 years experience in the operation of a chemical plant or water treatment plant. Alternatively, Grade 10 with a minimum of 10 years experience in the operation of chemical or water treatment plant.
- Technician’s diploma training in Engineering (chemical or mechanical engineering) would be an advantage.
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae and motivational letter to email: recruitment
enviroserv.co.za
NB: Should the applicant not receive a response within 30 days of the advert closing date, please consider the application unsuccessful
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