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Process Support Engineer
The HR CompanyDurban, South Africa30+ days ago
Job descriptionAnalyse current processes and identify opportunities to reduce cost, increase yield, minimize waste, or improve cycle time. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or statistical methods to drive continuous improvement. Use data from control systems to improve performance & technical support Investigate process issues (e.g., bottlenecks, product quality deviations, equipment failures). Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective / preventive actions. Identify recurring troublesome production problems. Propose and implement process changes where agreed. Supervise daily biogas plant operations to ensure production targets are met. Monitor equipment, process and workflow for efficiency, environment and safety. BSc Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent Minimum 5 years process experience in analytical and problem-solving field or disciplines chemical / manufacturing Good understanding of process in related fermentation / distilling / baking industry LEAN Manufacturing, TPM or 6 Sigma
Key Functions
Process Design & Development
- Develop, design, and modify processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Create and maintain process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Projects identified at Weekly Production Meeting / Quality Meeting
- Participate and lead HAZOP and HACCP studies
- Use Modprop to document projects
- Ensure all documentation provided / updated at completion of project
- Ensure all relevant plant personnel trained in new process following project change
Process Optimization
Trouble shooting
Biogas Plant Supervision
Key Requirements
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Support Engineer • Durban, South Africa