Principal Process Operator

JD Hermanus 3 - Principal Process Controller (PC3)JOB DESCRIPTION Page 1 of 7Effective Date:: 1 August 2024Revision :NQF AND PATTERSONCLASSIFICATION:Title: Principal Process ControllerDepartment: O & M Cape: OverstrandResponsible To/ Supervision: Operations Manager/ Superintendent (T12)Responsible For/Supervision Exercised: Assistant Process Controller/ Senior ProcessControllersStatus: PERMANENTJob Summary/Purpose: Coordinate, control and monitor all operational activities within a definedshift period relevant to the operations of Water and or Waste Water and or Bulk networks and orpump stations Collecting samples as per prescribed monitoring program for chemical and biologicalanalyses Monitor telemetry system Attend to Boreholes and Pump stations Attend tohousekeeping duties Undertakes preventative maintenance on plant equipment and report complexrepair works to relevant Sections Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Healthand Safety Act,85 of 1993 ) Attends to procedural administrative requirements, record keeping andreporting deadlines associated with the functionality Attends to and controls tasks and activitiesassociated with personnel performance, productivity and discipline Keep abreast of developments,emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession Monitor and maintain water qualityensuring the sustainable supply of safe drinking water and or discharge of compliant effluent fromWWTW Oversight and allocation work up keeping of team dynamics Participate in operationaldiscussions and meetings Execute tasks as described in the PC work plan aligned with theOperating and Maintenance manual.Job Authority: OPERATIONS: The post is required to adjust the purification processes when test resultsindicate that the quality does not comply with the prescribed standards.
The post is authorized to takeaction and enforce regulations when non conformity or breach of OSHACT and guidelines controllingthe facility and machinery or safe work practices is concerned.
The post is required to ensure that thetreatment plant is operating for such period as to keep up with the demand with respect to optimalchemical and electricity usage.ORGANISATIONAL: This includes authorisation of subordinate leave and timesheets (within theprescribed guidelines).
This position is also required to upkeep the team dynamics (with respect tosubordinate levels) on the shift.CONFIRMATION THAT THE INCUMBENT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AGREESTO PERFORM THE DUTIES CONTAINED HEREININCUMBENT: SIGNATURE: DATE:APPROVED BY: Coenraad LoubserOPERATIONS MANAGER SIGNATURE:DATE:InitialJOB DESCRIPTION Page 2 of 7Effective Date:: 1 August 2024Revision :NQF AND PATTERSONCLASSIFICATION:Title: Principal Process ControllerDuties of the Post1.
Housekeeping and General tasks ( Physical activities)1.1 Maintaining, cleaning buildings and equipment with cleaning materials.(e.g.
walkways, floors, windows, bathrooms, kitchens, dewatering and chemical make-up)1.2 Inspect and cleaning of inlet manholes with hand tools.
(e.g.
removal of blockages, debris,plastics, rags, solids)1.3 Inspect and cleaning of screens and or channels with hand tools.(e.g.
flocculation and sludge channels.
Removal of blockages, sludge, blockages, debris,plastics, rags, solids)1.4 Transfer and handling of grass, cuttings, grit, debris and waste materials.(e.g.
from container, wheelie bin to skips)1.5 Inspect and clean storm water drainage systems.
(e.g.
gutters, sludge channel.
manholes,screen and pumps with hand tools, high pressure washer, brine outlets)1.6 Inspect and clean channels, weirs, baffles and walls.
Use high pressure hose, rake andbroom.
(e.g.
sedimentation and settling channels.
DAF and membrane systems)1.7 Inspect and clean clarifiers tanks.
Use high pressure hose, rake and broom.
(e.g.sedimentation and settling tanks.
DAF and membrane systems)1.8 Assist with first line maintenance and report other maintenance requirements.(e.g.
cleaning out of pumps, bulb replacement, window replacement, pipe fittings, seals)1.9 Keep filters and strainers clean by hand or tools.
(e.g.
remove sediment/rags from equipmentand filter surface.
Report malfunctioning of equipment including backwashing of filter)1.10 Washing and hosing down of areas, equipment and tools with hose and scrubber.(e.g.
especially inlet work, dewatering and chemical make-up areas)1.11 General terrain task with hand tools.
(e.g.
gardening, mowing the lawn, pruning trees, cuttingreed beds, drying beds)1.12 Chemical stacking and storage by hand.
(e.g.
assisting with offloading of chemical deliveriesand stock keeping)1.13 Chemical change-over and or make-up when required to top up according to procedure andinstruction.
(e.g.
change-over of duty and reserve tanks, transfer of chemicals from storage,bag or polycan according/under instruction)1.14 Dosing control adjustments according to procedure.
(e.g.
chlorination)1.15 Maintain and driving company vehicle for company activities.
(e.g.
cleaning, washing,collection and sample deliveries)1.16 Securing of that plant, equipment and materials to safeguard against theft and vandalism.(e.g.
locking of building, access gates etc.
)CONFIRMATION THAT THE INCUMBENT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AGREESTO PERFORM THE DUTIES CONTAINED HEREININCUMBENT: SIGNATURE: DATE:APPROVED BY: Coenraad LoubserOPERATIONS MANAGER SIGNATURE:DATE:InitialJOB DESCRIPTION Page 3 of 7Effective Date:: 1 August 2024Revision :NQF AND PATTERSONCLASSIFICATION:Title: Principal Process Controller2.
Monitoring and Reporting tasks (Operational activities)2.1 Monitor, maintain, record and upkeep of all plant and equipment registers.(e.g.
flow meter readings, reservoir levels, chemical stock levels, pump hours, pump status,handheld and analytical instrument readings)2.2 Maintain and upkeep of plant logbooks.(e.g.
inspecting equipment and record noisy and vibrating equipment on log sheets,deliveries, breakdowns, event, duties, actions, changes, comments, visitors, incident register)2.3 Maintain and upkeep Vehicle logbook and forms.
(e.g.
inspection sheets, report and completevehicle incidents and insurance claims, complete travel logs)2.4 Report and or transfer of shift handover duties.
Also attended or present site meetings asrequired.
(e.g.
shift handover log, morning meetings / toolbox talks, monthly PC meetings.Report back to control room)2.5 Communicate on performance outcomes of subordinates, suppliers and subcontractor withsupervisor and or managers.
(e.g.
daily record and discuss completed events, activities andtasks)2.6 Record, monitor and Interpret SCADA and control trends.
(e.g.
telemetry, reservoir levels,level switches, pump status, control and actuated valves etc.
)2.7 Upkeep and safekeeping of documentation related to SHEQ and management(e.g.
chemical consumption, delivery notes, COA, verification and test reports).3.
SHE Tasks (Safety, Health, Environmental Activities)3.1 Maintain and safeguard PPE from damage and theft, example by using a locker.(e.g.
take care, look after and cleaning of company PPE, report lost PPE)3.2 Adhere to all SHE procedure in the company and legislation.
(e.g.
evac drills, visitorinductions, DSTI's, SOP, SWP, Perform adhoc observation, near misses and non-complianceforms)3.3 Assist with incident investigation.
(e.g.
Witness testimony, explain whether procedures wasfollowed, incl.
Near miss forms)3.4 Complete lock out and tag out for certified tasks.
(e.g.
chlorination area, confined space,working at height etc.
)3.5 Inspect tools, maintain tool register.
(e.g.
weekly or before use)3.6 Report any hazard or spill that will affect safety of employees and community.
Report tosupervisor, superintendent or manager.
(e.g.
Inherent or event)CONFIRMATION THAT THE INCUMBENT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AGREESTO PERFORM THE DUTIES CONTAINED HEREININCUMBENT: SIGNATURE: DATE:APPROVED BY: Coenraad LoubserOPERATIONS MANAGER SIGNATURE:DATE:InitialJOB DESCRIPTION Page 4 of 7Effective Date:: 1 August 2024Revision :NQF AND PATTERSONCLASSIFICATION:Title: Principal Process Controller3.7 Report Incidents as per procedure.
(e.g.
theft, vehicles, injuries)3.8 Report all First Aid, and record all incidents on register.
(e.g.
weekly or per event)3.9 Maintain/upkeep of the first aid box.
Update first-aid register.(e.g.
weekly or per event)4.
Quality Task4.1 Conduct bench scale and lab testing according to procedure and quality standards.(e.g.
jar testing, SVI, pH, Conductivity, ORP, settability test, pH, aluminium, chlorine andsludge characteristics4.2 Conduct and maintain all quality equipment and registers according latest editions of potablewater SANS and or license condition and or general authorisations.(e.g.
daily verification of handheld meters, reagent stock, chemical stock.
Upkeep of monthlyand weekly license registers)4.3 Attend to resampling of failures or public complaints.
(e.g.
analyse the internal sample,submitting of sample to external lab, reporting to immediate supervisors)4.4 Calculate chemical dosing, consumption rates, plant losses.
Compare and evaluate resultswith plant operating philosophies.
(e.g.
report daily on register and plant logbook)4.5 Verify chemical quality, quantity and inspection before use.
(e.g.
stock taking, initiateprocurement, delivery and chemical make-up)4.6 Execute or partake with audits, new test, and report plant status to supervisor and ormanagement and or DWS.
(e.g.
Audits and trials runs)5.
Plant Controlling Tasks5.1 Adjust plant HMI and PLC according to SOP & SWP.
(e.g.
chemical make-up, backwash,clarifier desludge, WAS/RAS, belt press)5.2 Manage and adjust plant flow based on demand.
(e.g.
flow vs demand, recycle, dosing rate,WAS/RAS pumps)5.3 Operate control centre as per procedure.
(e.g.
monitor telemetry, reservoir levels, pumpsstations, boreholes and report on alarms / failures)5.4 Make process decisions for optimal functioning of all unit processes and equipment.(e.g.
manual vs automated, pump selection, source selection)5.5 Report / Record deviation with respect to performance indicators, plant targets and set points.(e.g.
hourly in log book)CONFIRMATION THAT THE INCUMBENT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AGREESTO PERFORM THE DUTIES CONTAINED HEREININCUMBENT: SIGNATURE: DATE:APPROVED BY: Coenraad LoubserOPERATIONS MANAGER SIGNATURE:DATE:InitialJOB DESCRIPTION Page 5 of 7Effective Date:: 1 August 2024Revision :NQF AND PATTERSONCLASSIFICATION:Title: Principal Process Controller6.
Maintenance Tasks6.1 Report power failures, breakdowns and noise of equipment.(e.g.
Eskom / Municipality)6.2 Execute household first line Maintenance as instructed by Management.
(e.g.
household jobssuch as tiling, smaller spare parts such as o rings/seals, lubricating equipment)6.3 Arrange and manage subcontractors related maintenance activities.
(e.g.
scope of work,costing, requisition approval, check payment and project execution)6.4 Report and monitor Job card & activity.
(e.g.
fault finding, maintain maintenance defect list)6.5 Job supervision including all PC's, sub-contractors and suppliers.7.
Plant and Process Optimisation tasks8.
Organisational and Administrative tasks8.1 Manage, support and upkeep of PC Team dynamics.(e.g.
performance, disciplinary actions, conflict)9.
General StatementUndertakes general tasks at the treatment works by:9.1 The list of tasks or duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and that the employer isentitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities,which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operationalrequirements.9.2 Should a grievance be felt with regard to any instruction issued, representation may be madeto supervision or higher authority by means of the grievance procedure, but in the firstinstance the instruction shall be obeyed.10 Special Task/Plant Specific:10.1 Operating different water treatment processes e.g.
Conventional coagulation and filtrationwater plant & Bio filtration plant (Preekstoel)10.2 Duties of control room continually overseeing the entire Overstrand Bulk Water and WasteWater Services.CONFIRMATION THAT THE INCUMBENT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AGREESTO PERFORM THE DUTIES CONTAINED HEREININCUMBENT: SIGNATURE: DATE:APPROVED BY: Coenraad LoubserOPERATIONS MANAGER SIGNATURE:DATE:InitialJOB DESCRIPTION Page 6 of 7Effective Date:: 1 August 2024Revision :NQF AND PATTERSONCLASSIFICATION:Title: Principal Process Controller10.3 Monitory and report all faulty pumpstations for Bulk water and waste water services(Preekstoel)10.4 Delivery of samples of Cape Town for external analyses (Preekstoel)10.5 Operating and control (e.g.
pH and dissolved oxygen levels) for optimum biological growth toremove the iron and manganese to quality standards.
(Preekstoel)10.6 Monitor and reset borehole pumpstations for the optimal operation of the bio filtration plant(Preekstoel)10.7 Monitor and control reservoirs when working night shift (Preekstoel)11.
Critical Cross Field outcomes/Physical requirements of the Post (Only where directly relevantto performance of the job)11.1 Perform all duties to the latest ISO Quality Standard Requirements.11.2 The incumbent to be physically and mentally fit to perform tasks effectively.11.3 Good health to work with water and waste water.11.4 Working in confined spaces (ie.
Reservoir, manholes, etc.
)11.5 Required to work in all weather conditions.11.5 Required to work outside normal working hours.
During emergency and planned overtime.11.6 Required to be on standby.11.7 Working with aggressive and hazardous chemicals e.g.
chlorine, gas, caustic soda,potassium permanganate, aluminium sulphate, polyelectrolyte and lime.12.
Required competence and/or qualifications12.1 Grade 12 plus maths and physical science.12.2 NQF3 Operator Certificate in Water and Waste Treatment.12.3 Registered at least as a Class 3 Process Controller with the Department of Water & Sanitation.12.4 7 - 10 years relevant experience at a class C works or higher treatment plant.12.5 The incumbent must have a strong working knowledge of treatment technologies.12.6 Must be able to read operational manuals and other resources to apply knowledge for theeffect, efficient and sustainable management and operation for treatment plants.12.7 Computer Literacy – in the google workspace tools and experience in the cloud.12.8 Driver's license.CONFIRMATION THAT THE INCUMBENT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AGREESTO PERFORM THE DUTIES CONTAINED HEREININCUMBENT: SIGNATURE: DATE:APPROVED BY: Coenraad LoubserOPERATIONS MANAGER SIGNATURE:DATE:InitialJOB DESCRIPTION Page 7 of 7Effective Date:: 1 August 2024Revision :NQF AND PATTERSONCLASSIFICATION:Title: Principal Process ControllerRANGE STATEMENTS:The Employee will be required to perform their duties at the Overstrand Water Treatment Works specified andmanaged by Veolia Services Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. and /or any other site.CONFIRMATION THAT THE INCUMBENT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AGREESTO PERFORM THE DUTIES CONTAINED HEREININCUMBENT: SIGNATURE: DATE:APPROVED BY: Coenraad LoubserOPERATIONS MANAGER SIGNATURE:DATE:Initial.
Skillset Required: Inspection, Dos, Pipe Fitting, Fault Find, Roller, Filtration, Visio, Compliance, Inspecting Equipment, Hand Tools, Documentation, Supervision, Trends, Cleaning