Senior Chemical Plant Operator (Snr CPO)

Purpose of Job

• A Chemical Plant Operator operates process equipment, systems and processes for a specific plant / unit within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides adequate feedback to Production foreman on work progress
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
• Performs standby duties and be called out when required
• Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment
• Participates in PDA’s
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
• Work Independently
• Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
• Conduct on the job coaching of new employees
• SME Presentation on specific plant equipment
• Conducts IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability
• Work effectively in a team
• Play an appropriate main role during emergency situations to get the plant back on line
• Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues)
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English
• NQF Level 4 Chemical Operations or CPO qualification

Working Experience

• 3+ relevant years of experience in plant operations