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

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