Senior Process Controller

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**Overview** This role is for a Senior Process Controller at ERWAT - Ekurhuleni Water Care Company. The position involves comprehensive management of wastewater treatment processes, focusing on operational effectiveness, financial efficiency, quality assurance, administrative duties, subordinate supervision, and adherence to safety, health, environmental, and risk management standards. **What you will do** * Manage chemical dosing to ensure process performance, compliance and cost efficiency. * Manage activated sludge modules/plants for optimal nutrient removal and effluent compliance. * Manage the operation of trickling filters to ensure compliance. * Manage schedules for disposal, removal of dried sludge or compost from sludge lands or drying beds. * Coordinate and manage sludge transport off site and submit cost breakdown. * Manage sludge feed schedules and monitor and control performance of anaerobic digesters to ensure well stabilized sludge disposed. * Manage cost effective operation and control of mechanical dewatering plant. * Prepare schedules for and control frequency and duration of sludge draw off from various modules primary sedimentation tanks, thickeners, humus tanks, digesters and reactors as per Standard Operating Procedures. * Manage all processes and equipment and ensure corrective action is taken when necessary. * Manage and record all process changes on plant. * Manage variable costs through optimization and efficient operation of all modules. * Report to Works Manager any financial deviation, which might occur as a result of plant operation anomalies. * Assist in compiling plant operational and capital budgets. * Manage the implementation of Incident Management Protocol for any incident. * Manage sample schedules and process sampling and liaise with Laboratory to perform ad hoc sampling when required. * Ensure implementation of all SOP’s, review and adjust when necessary. * Ensure Lab analysis results are interpreted correctly and subsequent process adjustments are performed. * Ensure all documentation required for Green Drop program is compiled and presented to auditors. * Compile daily/weekly/monthly and quarterly reports in terms of process performance, compliance and efficiencies. * Record all incidents and spillages according to the ERWAT incident management protocol. * Assist with compiling of specifications and scopes of works and assist with the evaluation of quotations received. * Verify calculation of overtime /short time hours worked of shift workers. * Generate all ad-hoc, break downs and planned Work Orders according to Maintenance Programme. * Supervise all subordinates to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation of the plant. * Manage shift rosters and leave to ensure availability of staff at all times as required. * Assist with training and mentoring of subordinates, in-service trainees and graduates. * Convey management decisions and instructions to subordinates/shift leaders. * Ensure OHS Act and applicable Regulations, ERWAT safety policy, procedures, signs and instructions to prevent incidents and accidents. * Ensure good housekeeping. * Assist with compiling of SOP’s and ensure implementation thereof. * Ensure daily toolbox talks are conducted. * Assist with review of plant risk register and identification of emerging risks. * Ensure implementation of mitigating controls. * Report any incidents /accidents and near misses as per IMP. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Wastewater Treatment NQF 5 and 8 years’ relevant experience of which 2 years’ experience on Process Controller level or equivalent. OR * National Diploma, National Technical Diploma, NTC VI or BSc Degree all in appropriate field and 6 years’ experience of which 2 years at Process Controller level or equivalent. Special Requirements: * Registration with DWS as a minimum class V process controller * Driver’s license **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced professional in wastewater treatment who can effectively manage complex operational processes, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and optimal performance. They should possess strong leadership skills to supervise and mentor subordinates, demonstrate financial acumen to manage budgets and costs, and be meticulous in quality assurance, reporting, and administrative tasks. A strong commitment to safety, health, environmental protection, and risk management protocols is essential. Candidates must meet the specified educational and experience requirements, including DWS registration and holding a valid driver's license. **Deadline** 29 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-process-controller-erwat-ekurhuleni-water-care-company Source: myjobmag

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