Job Purpose:

The successful Candidate will be responsible to ensure that the Water Treatment Plant is well managed to ensure that the desired grades and quantities of water are produced to match the requirements of the distillery and associated utilities. This position is also responsible for the manning of the weighbridge such that all receipt (raw materials) and sales (alcohol) are controlled.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that the Water Treatment Plant is efficiently operated such that the distillery’s water requirements are consistently met in terms of quality and quantity.
• Process deviations and equipment breakdowns are attended to timeously to ensure the efficient running of the plant.
• The water treatment plant’s performance, safety, housekeeping, quality and environmental standards are achieved and maintained at all times co-ordinating such activities as necessary with the Production Team Lead.
• The required information is logged down, captured on computer (if necessary) and communicated to the Production Team Lead.
• All receipts of raw materials into the plant and alcohol leaving the site must be properly recorded and forwarded on shift basis to the Logistic Foreman.
• Ensure all processes are executed in accordance with ISO 22000 and local good practices for safety, health, environment and quality. This specifically includes the use of required personal protective equipment and ensuring all plant operations are executed with safety in mind.
• Operates the Water Treatment Plant efficiently.
• Critical tasks of this position are to follow the prescribed procedure for:
• Backwashing of the filters
• Checking of chemical stock level
• Regeneration of the softener
• Regeneration of demineralised water units
• Records relevant data on log sheet and/or logbook on the required time interval.
• Conducting required analysis of water quality on required interval.
• Reports all quality deviations and irregularities and together with the Production Team Lead make required plant adjustment.
• Conducts visual checks and inspections of the Water Treatment Plant and associated utilities and report any deviation.
• Undertakes/carries out routine cleaning of the plant on required interval of time as per manufacturer’s instructions e.g. washing blanket, settlers flushing out mud etc.
• Weighing of the trucks in the weighbridge as per procedure and keeping records properly.
• Assist with execution of duties in other areas of the plant.

Qualifications And Experience.

• Diploma or certification in water treatment or environmental science or related field.
• Advanced Level Certificate in Mathematics or Science (Certifications in water treatment operations) are preferred
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and environmental science
• Preferred candidates with some technical training or internship experience.
• 1–2 years’ experience working in a water plant or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Terms of Service:

The successful candidate will be engaged on Permanent Contract.

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

• Ensures that the Water Treatment Plant is efficiently operated such that the distillery’s water requirements are consistently met in terms of quality and quantity.
• Process deviations and equipment breakdowns are attended to timeously to ensure the efficient running of the plant.
• The water treatment plant’s performance, safety, housekeeping, quality and environmental standards are achieved and maintained at all times co-ordinating such activities as necessary with the Production Team Lead.
• The required information is logged down, captured on computer (if necessary) and communicated to the Production Team Lead.
• All receipts of raw materials into the plant and alcohol leaving the site must be properly recorded and forwarded on shift basis to the Logistic Foreman.
• Ensure all processes are executed in accordance with ISO 22000 and local good practices for safety, health, environment and quality. This specifically includes the use of required personal protective equipment and ensuring all plant operations are executed with safety in mind.
• Operates the Water Treatment Plant efficiently.
• Critical tasks of this position are to follow the prescribed procedure for:
• Backwashing of the filters
• Checking of chemical stock level
• Regeneration of the softener
• Regeneration of demineralised water units
• Records relevant data on log sheet and/or logbook on the required time interval.
• Conducting required analysis of water quality on required interval.
• Reports all quality deviations and irregularities and together with the Production Team Lead make required plant adjustment.
• Conducts visual checks and inspections of the Water Treatment Plant and associated utilities and report any deviation.
• Undertakes/carries out routine cleaning of the plant on required interval of time as per manufacturer’s instructions e.g. washing blanket, settlers flushing out mud etc.
• Weighing of the trucks in the weighbridge as per procedure and keeping records properly.
• Assist with execution of duties in other areas of the plant.

• Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and environmental science
• Technical training or internship experience
• Water treatment operations

• Diploma or certification in water treatment or environmental science or related field.
• Advanced Level Certificate in Mathematics or Science (Certifications in water treatment operations) are preferred