Operator - Wet Section at Safal Group

Key Responsibilities:

Operation and Process Control

• Operate and monitor Wet Section equipment to achieve production targets and maintain process stability.
• Monitor process conditions to ensure effective pickling performance and product quality.
• Maintain stable operation of acid handling, circulation and rinsing systems.
• Maintain accurate process, production and quality records.
• Support planned and breakdown maintenance activities and perform Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and resource efficiency

Quality Management

• Ensure all pickled products meet customer specifications and approved process requirements.
• Identify and escalate quality, process and equipment abnormalities.
• Maintain accurate product traceability and process records.
• Participate in RCA, CAPA and continuous improvement activities

Safety, Healthy, Environment & Housekeeping

• Comply with all HSEQ requirements, SOPs, Permit-to-Work and LOTOTO requirements.
• Handle acids and chemicals safely in accordance with approved procedures and SDS requirements.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, spills, leaks and environmental risks.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and emergency response equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards through implementation of 6S

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing waste, chemical consumption and quality losses.
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, environmental performance and operational efficiency

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• KCSE Certificate.
• Government Grade Test II in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate or equivalent technical qualification

Added Advantage

• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Plant Operations.
• Knowledge of Pickling Line Operations.
• Knowledge of Acid Handling and Chemical Process Operations.
• Training in 6S, TPM and Autonomous Maintenance

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' machine operating experience in manufacturing. (recommended correction)
• At least 1 year experience in Pickling Line operations, chemical processing operations or steel processing operations.
• Experience in a steel processing, chemical processing or heavy industrial environment will be an added advantage

Key Competence:

• Pickling Line Wet Section operation.
• Chemical process control.
• Acid handling and chemical safety.
• Quality inspection and process optimisation.
• Equipment care and Autonomous Maintenance.
• TPM and Continuous Improvement awareness.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and teamwork