4th Class Power House Operator

The 4th Power House Engineer will primarily act as the water treatment operator who is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment, silt removal, starch recovery, and all auxiliary and ancillary equipment.  In addition, this position will support the 3
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class powerhouse engineer in operation and maintenance of the boiler, refrigeration, utilities, and all their auxiliary and ancillary equipment.
This person reports directly to the Chief Power Engineer and will interacts with all employees in the facility.
Valid minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certification
Able to work 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends
Able to work with minimal supervision and alone for extended periods
Willingness to learn
Work in a safe and efficient manner
Follow personal hygiene rules
Have up to date tickets for associated duties of the position
Operation and maintenance of industrial wastewater treatment equipment
Operation of silt removal and starch recovery systems
Perform water tests on infeed and effluent water to ensure efficient treatment
Maintain chemical inventory, including ensuring proper dosing rates during process changes
Safe handling of treatment chemicals including acidic and caustic solutions
Coordination of waste removal by contractors
The worker will actively monitor the DCS computer screens and adjust as required for optimal performance and efficiency.
Preventative maintenance routines as scheduled including submitting corrective work and project requests
Maintain logs of equipment operation, testing results, inventories, and deficiencies
Adherence to sustaining ABSA Power Engineers Act, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and all associated boiler and refrigeration regulations.
Adherence to Lock Out and Tag Out policies, plant PPE requirements, and safe work procedures and precautions.
Other duties as assigned.