Process Supervisor - Water Purification (M Hay band)

Job Advert Summary

To ensure water demands and standards are complied with as instructed by Senior Process Supervisor – Operations and Process Quality Manager by supervising the purification and pumping of water at the various production facilities, and effective control over staff and equipment, therefore meeting the water demand required to supply customer consumption.

Portfolio

Location - Site

Primary Duties

• Control of water into systems by meeting water demands, no overflows/ low level trips. • Monitor raw water quality • Oversee slacking of lime process. • Washing of filters. • Sterilizing of filters when required.• Reporting of filters condition, condition of filter beds and valves • Storage and handling of cylinders, as per standard procedure • Stopping and starting of pumps • Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety requirements

Knowledge

•OHS Act and its application  • Application of all ISO requirements  • Calculations (concentration and dosing rates)  • Operation of H.V electrical equipment, dosing pumps and large pumping units •  Water purification and treatment process • Manpower utilisation

Skills

 • Computer literacy • Conflict resolution • Mentoring and coaching to develop staff • Good interpersonal skills, communication skills (written and verbal )• Good leadership and sound labour relations skills • Analytical skills to do fault finding and problem solving  

Attitude

•Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) •  NQF 6 in  Water care/ Water Science and Technology or equivalent • 3years' experience in  water purification process• Desired: supervisory experience• Class V process controller classification • Valid driver’s license with the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.