About this role
Job Description Summary The Chemical Operations Lead is responsible for the planning and/or preparation and execution of the WFGD Plant chemical analysis and management. He / She is responsible for the safe operation of plant systems within his/her scope of work.
Job Description Key Responsibilities
• Organize and supervise the safe operation of the WFGD systems/equipment/plant (corporate directives, site rules, safety regulations, shift plan, shift log, etc.) • Ensure proper operation of the plant according to the plant operating procedures and within the chemistry specifications. • Manage, supervise and co-ordinate personnel assigned to him/her. • Make sure that the personnel assigned to him/her are fully acquainted with the corporate directives, site-specific rules, safety regulations and environmental protection measures and that they perform their work accordingly. • Ensure that the chemical lab team perform the testing & operation according to the specifications and engineering documents, considering the safety instructions, environmental protection measures and local regulations. • Advise the Operations Lead/ Engineering Team of any information related to the process deviation and any chemistry escalations. • Report deviations from the agreed goals and define and implement corrective measures by arrangement with, and with the support of the Engineers. • Keep a diary to record daily work, occurrences, problems, special information, etc. plus a list of pending items. • Maintain the plant chemistry history and lab equipment in compliance to the acceptable standard and specifications. • Train the customer staff in the WFGD chemical analysis regime. • Updating of the Operating Instructions manuals. • Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals and other hazardous materials in accordance with and local safety rules. • Ensure the plant chemistry is monitored and controlled.
Required Qualifications
• Dip., B.Tech., or BSc. degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution. • Minimum 5 years of post qualification experience in the Engineering, Operation, Maintenance and troubleshooting of Thermal Power Plants, and associated equipment and systems. • Experience in the Operation of the WFGD or similar plants including the • Solid knowledge of the WFGD plant chemistry. • Experience in the Control Room Operations and chemical lab operations. • Management / leadership experience • Solid knowledge of Eskom Plant Safety Regulations (PSR) and GE Permit to Work (PTW) systems • Good computer skills (PC, Windows, Office) and relevant discipline programs
Desired Characteristics
• Has the knowledge and skill to actively support an outage and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel • Ability to work under pressure; Take ownership of onsite activities • Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over-time • Familiarity with computer network systems & switches • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills • Good interpersonal and organizational skills
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No