Main Purpose of the Job

Maintain all juice preparation and evaporation equipment in optimal working condition, troubleshooting any operational issues that could affect throughput or plant performance.

Report all technical defects requiring mechanical or electrical intervention to the maintenance team immediately.

Execute evaporator chemical tube cleaning efficiently to eliminate scale buildup and debris.

Supervise and manage tube cleaning during maintenance stop days, ensuring work is completed expertly and on schedule.

Collaborate with the shift supervisor to resolve complex operational issues and report major faults to the maintenance team.

Control of evaporator station to achieve required syrup quality.

Control of juice flow front end to the Factory.

Control of lime and flocculent dosage to obtain good juice clarification.

Control of juice heater temperatures, commissioning and decomissing of plant.

Off-crop maintenance.

Observe all HSE requirements.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Matric with Mathematics and Science is required; a Diploma in Chemical Engineering is an added advantage.

Minimum of two years of operational experience within a Factory environment.

High energy levels with a strong focus on execution.

Excellent initiative, keen attention to detail, and sound interpersonal skills.

Self-driven capability with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Contact information

STHEMBISO SIBIYA