Process Engineering Associate - Compost at Sanergy

We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts and currently seeking a Process Engineering Associate in the Compost section.

A typical day for you might include the following:

• Review DAILY targets as set by planning team
• Provide team leads with DAILY target requirements
• Carry out DAILY quality checks in the assigned areas
• Review adherence to CCPs and Work Instructions on a DAILY basis and provide guidance to crew leads and other operators
• Provide DAILY updates on adherence, blocks and progress towards improvement projects
• Contribute towards troubleshooting issues with the composting process
• Lead implementation of corrective actions. Where actions are tied to different teams, provide follow-up on agreed upon corrective actions until completion
• Measure and report on Daily and Weekly performance on the key performance indicators for the composting process
• Monitor and control the critical points for the composting process
• Identify and share opportunities for improvement with the operations team
• Develop systems to structure and analyse data
• Closely work with Operations team to ensure adherence to quality and HSE guidelines
• Respond to requests pertaining to the process areas quickly and efficiently
• Contribute your point of view towards ensuring continuous improvement
• Work towards conflict resolution esp. between different departments through open and honest discussion"
• Work with existing vendors to promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment aspects within the site as per internal policies and procedures
• Develop a 4-week tactical plan (broken into hours, days and weeks) for conducting process quality checks within the specified section that is in line with the production targets.
• Train the operations team on instructions and corrective actions in order to achieve the required results
• Plan and lead execution of process monitoring projects - to achieve the required yields
• Actively participate in improvement projects with other teams within site
• Proactively share new ideas to the manager and support bringing them to fruition
• Propose and implement changes to existing CCPs, SOPs, WIs and other process documentation.

Skills and qualifications you’ll need  

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Demonstrable experience of not less than 2 years in the relevant field
• Experience in thermophilic composting is an added advantage
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Demonstrable problem solving skills
• Has great analytical skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Communication skills Ability to learn

Qualities you’ll need to fit in well among the Sanergy-Stars

• A collaborative spirit that compels you to work beyond your team
• A desire to understand and serve customers
• A willingness to embrace diversity, integrity and empathy
• An innovative approach to assessing and testing new ideas
• An enthusiasm to achieve set targets and improve yourself professionally

The perks you’ll have

• A holistic benefits package
• Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A unique chance to tackle critical challenges of sanitation, economic empowerment and food security.