Job Description
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY (Refinery employees)
DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 20 July 2026
CLOSING DATE: 29 July 2026
DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN: BMR – UTILITIES
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To perform process control duties as per the section specific procedures to enable the section / plant to meet production targets with respect to time, quality, reduced frequency of errors and wastage reduction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science or ABET Level 4 essential.
- Passed all Process Controller modules in Utilities section as per CPDP.
- Sound knowledge of plant specific processes and risk assessments essential.
- Must have a good understanding of standard operating procedures and ability to control process plant conditions.
- Knowledge of safety, environmental, security and quality procedures required.
- Sound problem solving, communication, supervisory and analytical skills required.
- Computer literacy i.e. MS Office, SAP and Scada systems.
- Must be medically fit for BMR.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Carry out all tasks associated with the Senior Process Controller position – as per the Utilities CPDP.
- Meet section specific production targets, attend to and report production related problems.
- Conduct analysis, monitor purities, yield and report.
- Schedule SAP, AMPLA maintenance notifications.
- Ensure that log sheets (and other required documentation) are updated accurately.
- Prepare equipment for repairs and maintenance in line with work procedures, completion of breakdown sheets where applicable.
- Responsible for promoting and maintaining safety, environmental, quality and security standards in area of work.
- Supervise and oversee on-the-job training of subordinates where required.
- Conduct routine plant inspections and promote and maintain good housekeeping in area of responsibility.
- Act in the absence of the Process Supervisor.
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