Utilities Operator

About the role

The Utilities Operator ensures reliable operation and supply of utilities in the Kilinto location. The operator runs utilities safely and in line with quality specifications, takes part in the ORR team to reduce operational risk, and works closely with the Utilities Zone Technician while reporting to the Utilities Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Operate utilities in a Safeway and follow all local, national and international safety regulations and standards
• Report unsafe behaviours, unsafe conditions and near misses, and lead investigations of high-potential near misses
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene in water, steam generation, CO2 recovery and compressed air operations, and follow HACCP food safety standards
• Clean, verify and calibrate inline measuring instruments; operate pumps, fans and compressors to keep production supplied
• Run technical checks such as vibration monitoring, pressure checks, blow downs and lubrication checks
• Manage work permits and installation handovers, and collect and register energy, water and other utility consumption
• Perform routine checks, repairs and minor maintenance, recover faulty equipment to standard condition and validate repairs
• Initiate and participate in BDA and RCFA (5 Why) analyses, create breakdown work orders and report red alarms
• Register alarms, touch points and trending data, and keep records of parameters for new installations

Required profile

• More than 2 years of experience in utilities, with general knowledge of maintenance and good knowledge of operations
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related field