OPERATOR TECHNICIAN (VEMCO)

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining machinery.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining machinery. Also ensuring the efficient and effective running of machines by cleaning, lubricating, performing simple adjustments, inspecting for defects and conducting repairs while on shift. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist with the execution of any required corrective actions which are generated as a result of identified safety hazards in equipment-related areas.
• To communicate any observed hazards to Production Supervisors, the Maintenance and Engineering Manager and the EHS Officer, and to assist with the identification of immediate and longer-term solutions.
• To lead equipment failure troubleshooting efforts during production activities so as to ensure minimized unplanned downtime.
• To ensure diligent daily monitoring of equipment conditions and recovery from equipment failure.
• To ensure efficient and effective execution of corrective repairs so as to prevent recurrent downtime.
• Diligent application of communication tools which permit “almost immediate” communication of equipment or operational failures to plant leaders such that rapid response may be provided.
• To quickly liaise with production leaders following assessments of failure and determination of time to resolve such that timely decisions may be made on the need to temporarily pursue an alternative process for continuation of the production run or reassign labour.
• To ensure that all required reports are diligently completed such that proper handover of information is achieved across shifts.
• Conduct changeovers and equipment set-up activities for scheduled production runs, so as to ensure adherence to defined procedures.
• Perform COP and CIP operations as applicable according to defined SOPs and operational guidelines.
• To proactively communicate any possible risks to the timely satisfaction of production schedules so that contingency plans can be developed.