Job Summary

• Lead the operation of the plant production unit around the clock by ensuring full utilization and efficient use of resources.

Job Details

The Shift Engineer shall be responsible for:

• Monitoring & control of the operation of Rectification Unit as a whole through operation staff provided in shifts
• To coordinate between different sections of the unit to solve any problem that may arise
• To maintain the optimum process parameter as finalized and instructed by the management to maintain regular & steady production with good quality
• Maintaining the records of consumption of raw materials. Also controlling the consumption of chemicals & minimize wastage.
• To make all the efforts to maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment.
• To keep informed the management about any problems faced & also feedback the routine information
• Overall monitoring of staff and trouble shooting
• Monitoring of quality of product from raw material to finished products
• Planning for routine and annual shutdowns of the plant or as per requirement
• To supervise all maintenance jobs during shifts & issue maintenance slips, safety permits etc as per laid down procedure
• To coordinate with all the services departments such as Mechanical, Electrical, Instruments, Utilities, to achieve the objectives of the repair, where required.
• To monitor, control & regulate all the process parameters of the plant to maintain regular & steady production with good quality in liaison with QC Lab

Requirements

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Effective communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; to work with and manage a team.
• Ability to work independently and with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to work extra hours as may be required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to understand, follow, and apply policies, practices, and operating procedures.
• A conscious SAFETY champion at all levels of operation.

Qualification:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in math and technical subjects is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience and an exposure in a Chemical Manufacturing or Industrial Unit
• Have sound knowledge of process plant equipment and can operate the different types of pumps, cooling towers, boilers, distillation columns etc.
• Have sound knowledge of plant operation through DCS / PLC and worked previously on them.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance for self and four direct dependents
• 13th Cheque
• Monthly product allocation
• Leave allowance; 75% of Basic Salary
• Tier 3 Contributions; 10% each, both Employer and Employee
• Funeral benefits; Parents, Spouse, Children

Location: Accra