Head, Process Engineering at Adexen

Job Seniority: Manager
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Job Category: Engineering and Production

Responsibilities

• Ensure that production systems and assets at the plants are optimized and operated in accordance with industry production technology standards and company policy.
• Provide process engineering discipline expertise for plants.
• Provide process engineering support which entails identifying, prioritising, and appraising conceptual engineering solutions to optimize production, as well as process studies and test runs to optimise key process variables.
• Liaise with relevant production personnel to obtain information on the effectiveness and efficiency of plant production processes.
• Carry out detailed analysis of key process trends, developments and changes in equipment performance behaviours in plant production processes.
• Manage the selection, design and application of material and equipment that enhance system efficiency.
• Execute the testing of new process concepts to confirm feasibility and compatibility with existing structures.
• Assist with the management of the end-to-end implementation of approved new production systems to achieve seamless transition within the plant.
• Implement the roll out, maintenance and institutionalisation of an operational intelligence system within the production unit.
• Ensure that the production lines are structured optimally to deliver efficient and effective solutions in product manufacturing.
• Drive productivity improvements and reduce non-value adding expense within production systems.
• Oversee the smooth running of a continuous feedback system to ensure that reports on all monitoring systems are produced accurately and on time.
• Promote effective use of production tools and standard processes.
• Assist in fostering an environment that embraces change and promotes innovative solutions to complex production problems.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head, Technical Services (Plant).

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Engineering.
• Minimum of 27 years relevant work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of process design engineering principles applied to manufacturing, process simulation tools, and process equipment sizing / selection.
• Working knowledge of all relevant manufacturing industry codes, standards and regulations associated with process design and process safety engineering
• Working knowledge of process safety hazard's analysis and risk assessment methodologies applied to manufacturing, operating and ultimate dismantlement phases of the processing life cycle.
• Good understanding of statistical process control
• Good understanding of process research methods and analysis
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Good analysis and organizing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites

Skills:

• Process Automation, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Improvement