Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
To oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of batch or continuous centrifuges, and all their auxiliary equipments in Curing section ensuring proper separation of solids & liquids, Manage PLC-controlled cycles, check wash water temperatures and maintain high safety and productivity. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the loading, spinning, washing and discharging phases of batch-type centrifuges to ensure maximum productivity. • Ensure all equipments in curing section up to sugar bagging is maintained properly, attend all maintenance required for those equipments. • Supervise and allocate works for all your subordinates every day and ensure Curing section machinery maintenance is done in time. • Perform or supervises mechanical maintenance to minimise downtime, such as checking basket loads, drive technology and repairing components. • Ensure optimal separation of products, such as separating sugar crystals from mother liquor, to improve efficiency and reduce water usage. • Monitors machine performance to meet food-grade or industrial standards, including managing moisture and ash content in output. • Ensures the machine operates with safe parameters and adheres to safety standards. • Perform any other duties as may be assigned to you by your line manager. C Knowledge, qualifications & Experience C1.1 Education:
Minimum of diploma in mechanical engineering or craft certificate with 6 to 8 years’ experience in curing section of any sugar plant. C1.2 Experience, Skills and Competences: • Minimum of 6 years in factory experience in operating and maintaining centrifugal machines will be of added advantage. • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems. • Experience with automated control systems (PLC) and touch-screen interfaces. Communication Skills: Yes Ms Office:
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