Process Controller Filtration (A2 Operator)

Job Advert Summary

Reporting to the Process Supervisor – Water Purification, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overseeing of the filtration process of water, to ensure compliance to water quality standards by monitoring and operating the filtration plant and equipment, monitoring water quality before and after filtration, disinfection of treated water and monitoring and operating the chlorine plants.

Portfolio

Location - Site

Primary Duties

• Monitor and control filter plant performance by ensuring compliance ofwater quality standards after filtration.
• Operate filters within operational procedures.
• Monitoring of the filtration process via SCADA system ensuring compliance. 
• Back washing of filters manually as well as via SCADA system to ensure capacity and quality.
• Sterilizing filters by taking filters out of commission for repairs, and maintenance in accordance to Rand Water procedures.
• Operating chlorine plants (evaporators, chlorinators, injectors, compressors etc.) to ensure disinfection of potable water to prescribed standards.
• Monitor chlorine plants to ensure compliance to operational and safety requirements.
• Loading and offloading of chlorine cylinders to ensure sufficient stock on site.
• Reporting of unsafe conditions which may result in injury or harm to Rand Water employees.
• Report all chemical spills to Water Purification Supervisor

Knowledge

• Basic mathematics
• Basic understanding of the water treatment process.
• Basic engineering principles of flow and pressure.
• Operation of SCADA system

Skills

• Operating of filtration plants
• Basic chlorine handling
• Good housekeeping skills
• Good communication skills (verbal)

Attitude

• Accurate and systematic approach
• Decisiveness
• Attention to detail
• High motivation
• Satisfactory work efficiency

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) /N3/ NQF 4 in Water and Waste Water Treatment  
• National Diploma  Water  or equivalent will serve as an advantage.
• Class IV Process Controller classification 
• Two years’ plant experience.
• Computer literate.
• A valid driver’s licence and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.