Water Treatment Plant & Weighbridge Attendant -Distillery

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring 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 managing of the weighbridge such that all receipts (raw materials) and sales (alcohol) are controlled, and documents well kept.

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 always maintained, coordinating such activities as necessary with the Shift Manager
• The required information is logged down, captured on computer (if necessary) and communicated to the Shift Manager
• All receipts of raw materials into the plant and alcohol leaving the site must be properly recorded and forwarded on a shift basis to the Logistics Foreman
• Records relevant data on log sheets hourly and per shift
• Reports all quality deviations and irregularities and together with the Shift Manager make required plant adjustments.
• Conducts visual checks and inspections of the Water Treatment Plant and associated utilities.
• Ensure weighbridge is clean all the time.
• Daily check that weighbridge platform is free of foreign objects and material.
• Check that all weighbridge facility is operational, report any fault immediately.
• Ensure weighing is done correctly and documents kept.
• Assist with the execution of duties in other areas of the plant.

Job requirements:

• Diploma in water treatment/chemistry/laboratory and science technology
• At least 1 years in water treatment operation.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Mentally and physically fit.
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
• Good communication skills in Swahili and English.
• Ability to plan organize, lead and control.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills.
• Ability to work on shift duties including nights.

TERMS OF SERVICE:

The successful candidate will be engaged on Permanent Contract.All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 24th October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.