Key Machine Operator Job Vacancy in Makueni, Kenya

Position Title: Key Machine Operator – Vegetable oil extraction plant

Industry: Oil Industry

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Location: Makueni

Our client in the oil industry is seeking to recruit a Key Machine Operator.

They will be responsible for operating the plant and maintaining system parameters to ensure product quality is maintained and ensure zero undetectable deviation.

Main accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • leading a team
  • Follow standard operating procedures for safe start up and shutdown of oil extraction machines.
  • Ensure pre-start up, start up, operational and shut down checklists are completed before plant operations commence
  • Ensure cleanliness of the working area.
  • Maintains various operational records and logs and produces operational reports.
  • Oversees the flow of information and reports, coordinates actions when necessary, and ensures response plans are followed during emergencies and natural disasters.
  • Interfaces closely with the operations In-charge and maintenance to ensure key operational matters are performed, communicated and documented.
  • Maintains a log of operations to reflect any/all system concerns, and operational actions taken.
  • Follows standard procedures and switching orders in accordance with standard operating and safe switching practices.
  • Ensure smooth transition of position during shift operations.
  • Complies with all HSE safety regulations and adheres to proper codes and standards with a thorough understanding of safety procedures related to Electrical Systems.
  • Handle any other duties assigned by management from time to time

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Electrical or mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years related work experience
  • Fluent knowledge of English
  • 2 years operator experience in vegetable oil extraction plant.
  • Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred)
  • Experience with troubleshooting of plant upsets and taking corrective action.
  • Experience with shift report writing
  • Experience with filling appropriate plant operation log sheets.

Required competencies

  • Commissioning – Start Up: Commissioning and start-up, Decommissioning
  • HSEQ General (Generic)
  • Organization Processes: Internal Standard, Site Management
  • Supports and technologies: Standard ISO, TQM and Quality system, technical requirement and Standard
  • Compliance: Local/National and International Standard and Codes, Health, Safety, Environment, Quality

Required capabilities

  • Problem Solving; Flexibility; Planning target control; Decision Making; Spirit of Enterprise;
  • Communication; Listening and reception; Staff management and development

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