Environmental Engineer (Helderberg (Strand))

Duties And Responsibilities:Supervise and manage the performance of the water treatment operators, equipment, and processes according to the operating plan and procedures.Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for plant operations and maintenance.Establish schedules and methods for providing plant services, maintaining, and updating all operating and maintenance documentation and manuals, with input from senior management.Identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives.Co-ordinate laboratory sampling and analysis and ensure plant compliance with feed, product, and waste requirements.Manage consumables inventory and chemical stock levels.Operations troubleshooting, data evaluation and interpretation, with input from senior management.Respond appropriately and decisively during plant emergencies.Compiling and preparing daily plant operational data, managing the daily logbook, measurement and reporting of results.Co-ordinate activities of third-party contractors to minimize disruption of plant processes.Participate in the selection of plant operations staff; provide or co-ordinate staff training.Participate in the preparation and administration of the plant operations budget.Ensure health and safety legislation and contractual obligations pertaining to health & safety are adhered to - safety systems can be maintained (after implementation) by the supervisor.Enforce strict control and adherence to critical spares inventory as determined by the Maintenance Manager.Ensure that equipment is always operated as per the Original Equipment Suppliers'' operating instructions and recommendations.Management and control over all site Health and Safety issues, works procedures and risk assessments. Requirements:A Technical Engineering or Engineering qualification or similar is preferred.Five or more years of experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment and/or biogas plant operation or similar industrial process operationExperience in supervising and managing operations and maintenance activities and staff.Ability to prepare and submit operational reports.Required to work outside normal working hours, shifts, during emergencies and planned overtime.Computer literacy.Valid Drivers'' License (code EB)