Pilot Plant Technician

Pilot Plant Technician - BoksburgFull job descriptionJob DescriptionSIQALO Foods is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to be based in Boksburg, The role reports to the Process Engineer.Purpose of the role: Support all innovation, Fuel for growth, renovations, and research projects by executing all pilot plant trials.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperate the pilot plant and support all innovation, Fuel for growth, research, and renovation trials.Ensure that all the lab equipment is calibrated as per maintenance schedule.Control and monitor performance of all the equipment on the plant, identify and report all defective/poor performance on equipment to Pilot plant Artisan.Identify and report all hazards and incidents in the pilot plant.Adhere to all SHEQ regulations and GMP.Maintain good housekeeping standard.Updating Pilot plant SOPs as and when is required.Ensuring that maintenance is carried out timelessly.Conceptualising and recommending Plant improvement strategies.Collection of Raw materials prior to trials.Collaborate with process engineers to solve and troubleshoot plant issues during operations.Minimum RequirementsNational Diploma or B-tech in Chemical EngineeringMinimum of 2 years experience within FMCG or Manufacturing.Pilot plant experience is advantageousKnowledge and SkillAbility to read P&ID and PFDsTroubleshootingGood Report writingData collection and recordingProblem-SolvingTechnical process engineering problemsMass and Energy BalanceCustomer RelationshipsDecision MakingProject Engineering decision makingPrototyping & process developmentProcess & Pilot Plant CAPEX & SpendCompetenciesGood communicatorWell organized and disciplinedAttention to detail