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The Process Controller is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing nitrate production processes to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations. The role supports operational excellence by ensuring that production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
Required Outputs : Functional
- Monitor and control nitrate production processes using SCADA / DCS systems.
- Adjust process parameters in real-time to maintain product quality and process efficiency.
- Analyze process data and trends to identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.
- Conduct risk assessments, report hazards, and participate in incident investigations.
- Promote a culture of safety and proactive risk management within the team.
- Ensure production meets defined targets in terms of quantity, quality, and timelines.
- Implement process control strategies to minimize waste and energy consumption.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to maintain product specifications.
- Identify and troubleshoot process issues, equipment malfunctions, or inefficiencies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing principles.
- Participate in process optimization projects and upgrades.
- Maintain accurate logs, shift reports, and process data documentation.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for management review.
- Ensure compliance with operational procedures and internal audit requirements.
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, and laboratory teams to achieve operational goals.
- Support training of junior staff and shift team members on process operations and best practices.
- Actively contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives.
Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Management and ManufacturingIndustries
Chemical ManufacturingPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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