Job Purpose

To produce the maximum amount of alcohol and Concentrated Molasses Solids (CMS) as per shift KPIs managed by the Production Team Lead. Plant units include the Fermentation Plant, Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and any additional plant areas as required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

To operate and monitor the distillation system to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous production of ENA in accordance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Control process variables, inspect equipment, and coordinate with upstream and downstream teams to maintain optimal plant performance.

Ensuring that alcohol and CMS of the required quantity and quality is produced.

Ensuring that the molasses stock levels in the storage tanks are controlled and managed to prevent tanks being overfilled

Adjusts and alterations to the process variables in conjunction with the Production Team Lead, to ensure that the plant unit is operating as per procedure to produce the required alcohol and quantity of the desired specification and quality.

Responsible for shutting down and starting up the Distillery as per procedure.

Ensures that the heat recovery system is operating optimally to maximise steam efficiency.

Adheres to safety procedures, maintains the control room housekeeping, quality and environmental standards.

Records production data and any other required information on the appropriate log sheet and logbook with the assistance of the other plant operators.

Trains, as required, plant personnel on the Distillation and other plants operation.

Records raw material stock levels and fermentation production data

Ensures a continuous supply of fermented wash at the required alcohol strength to the distillation plant by initiating the emptying of fermenters in conjunction with the Fermentation Operators.

Regulates throughput by making necessary plant changes, in conjunction with other plant operators and Production Team Lead, based on quality parameters and stock levels

Conducting regular nosing at the required interval.

Provides coaching and development of personnel to achieve the team’s purpose and the individual’s own aspirations.

Work collaboratively with operators in fermentation, utilities, and quality control to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications And Experience

Certificate or diploma in process technology, chemical technology, or a related field is often preferred.

2+ years of experience in operating distillation units or process control in a refinery, chemical plant, or similar industrial setting.

Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and other process control equipment.

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

• Operate and monitor the distillation system to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous production of ENA in accordance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Control process variables, inspect equipment, and coordinate with upstream and downstream teams to maintain optimal plant performance.
• Ensuring that alcohol and CMS of the required quantity and quality is produced.
• Ensuring that the molasses stock levels in the storage tanks are controlled and managed to prevent tanks being overfilled.
• Adjusts and alterations to the process variables in conjunction with the Production Team Lead, to ensure that the plant unit is operating as per procedure to produce the required alcohol and quantity of the desired specification and quality.
• Responsible for shutting down and starting up the Distillery as per procedure.
• Ensures that the heat recovery system is operating optimally to maximise steam efficiency.
• Adheres to safety procedures, maintains the control room housekeeping, quality and environmental standards.
• Records production data and any other required information on the appropriate log sheet and logbook with the assistance of the other plant operators.
• Trains, as required, plant personnel on the Distillation and other plants operation.
• Records raw material stock levels and fermentation production data.
• Ensures a continuous supply of fermented wash at the required alcohol strength to the distillation plant by initiating the emptying of fermenters in conjunction with the Fermentation Operators.
• Regulates throughput by making necessary plant changes, in conjunction with other plant operators and Production Team Lead, based on quality parameters and stock levels.
• Conducting regular nosing at the required interval.
• Provides coaching and development of personnel to achieve the team’s purpose and the individual’s own aspirations.
• Work collaboratively with operators in fermentation, utilities, and quality control to ensure smooth operations.

• Process control
• Distillation system operation
• Quality control
• Safety procedures
• Environmental standards
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Heat recovery systems
• Data recording
• Training
• Coaching and development
• Collaboration

• Certificate or diploma in process technology, chemical technology, or a related field is often preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in operating distillation units or process control in a refinery, chemical plant, or similar industrial setting.
• Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and other process control equipment.