Purpose of Job


Process Artisan oversee and manage the full production process of a manufacturing plant or other industrial facility. They monitor equipment to ensure the quality, efficiency and safety of the plant. They are also responsible for the safe operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting of the facility’s equipment and instruments. Process Operators are skilled professionals who often work as part of a team and provide leadership.


Key Accountabilities


Conduct basic first line fault finding
Applies Standard Operating Procedures
Understand equipment failure modes and defect identification and reporting
Demonstrate understanding of how equipment functions
Quality assurance of the product
Carry out all tasks as allocated by shift leader
Carry out plant inspections and take logs
Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the SPC, Process Artisan and / or Foreman
Sampling as per schedules.
Maintain required housekeeping standards.
Adhere to all safety regulations and approved work standards
Practice good housekeeping at all times
Comply with all legal requirements
Must be prepared to work shifts
Prepared to do uncomfortable and dirty work at times
Prepared to change shift on short notice
Prepared to be called out sometimes when on weekend off, depending on plant requirements.  


Formal Education


Grade 12 (with Maths, Physical Science & English)
NQF level 4
Drivers’ license (Code 8 or 10)


Working Experience


Minimum of 1+ years experience  at a Petro Chemical environment.