Gas Plant Operator
2025-04-01T08:32:39+00:00
Tembo Steels
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https://www.tembosteels.co.ug/
FULL_TIME
Lugazi,
Jinja
00256
Uganda
Engineering
Science & Engineering
2025-04-04T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Job Summary:
Tembo Steels is looking for a skilled and dedicated Gas Plant Operator to join our team at us
plant in Lugazi. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our Oxygen
and Nitrogen production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring
and controlling plant systems, conducting regular checks and maintenance, and ensuring high
production standards of gases required for various industrial processes at Tembo Steels.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plant Operation and Monitoring:
o Operate and monitor the air separation unit (ASU) and related equipment for the production of oxygen and nitrogen.
o Adjust operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates to maintain optimal production levels.
o Ensure production meets quality standards, including gas purity and flow consistency for Tembo Steels' manufacturing processes.
2. Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
o Conduct daily inspections of equipment such as compressors, chillers, cryogenic distillation columns, and other critical plant machinery.
o Diagnose and troubleshoot operational issues in collaboration with the maintenance team.
o Assist in performing routine maintenance tasks and managing plant shutdowns for repairs and servicing.
3. Safety and Compliance:
o Adhere to Tembo Steels’ safety protocols and standard operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
o Follow all environmental guidelines, ensuring proper emissions control, waste disposal, and plant hygiene.
o Respond to emergency situations promptly and effectively, minimizing downtime and damage to equipment.
4. Quality Control:
o Perform regular quality checks and gas sampling to ensure the oxygen and nitrogen meet required purity standards.
o Document and report gas production data, including purity levels, output volumes, and any deviations from expected parameters.
o Ensure proper calibration of instruments and devices used in monitoring gas quality.
5. Operational Support:
o Assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency response operations as required.
o Collaborate closely with the operations team and other departments to maintain continuous plant performance.
o Maintain accurate and timely records of operational activities, including gas production and maintenance logs.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
o Complete detailed shift reports, documenting operational activities, plant status, any incidents, and actions taken.
o Provide daily and weekly production reports to the Plant Supervisor/Operations Manager.
o Maintain operational logs for compliance and audit purposes.
Qualifications and Requirements:
o Minimum of a Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
o Additional training or certifications in Gas Plant Operations or Industrial Plant Management is a plus.
o At least 2 years of experience in operating industrial gas plants, particularly oxygen and nitrogen production systems.
o Experience in cryogenic systems, compressors, and gas separation technologies is highly desirable.
o Sound understanding of industrial gas production processes and plant operations.
o Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in mechanical and electrical systems.
o Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
o Knowledge of workplace safety practices and environmental regulations.
o Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
o High attention to detail and precision in executing operational tasks.
o Ability to adapt to changing work environments and schedules.
o Strong organizational skills and the ability to document and report information clearly.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position with possible shift work, including weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to work in a noisy, high-pressure environment.
- Exposure to operational hazards requiring strict adherence to safety standards
. Plant Operation and Monitoring: o Operate and monitor the air separation unit (ASU) and related equipment for the production of oxygen and nitrogen. o Adjust operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates to maintain optimal production levels. o Ensure production meets quality standards, including gas purity and flow consistency for Tembo Steels' manufacturing processes. 2. Maintenance and Troubleshooting: o Conduct daily inspections of equipment such as compressors, chillers, cryogenic distillation columns, and other critical plant machinery. o Diagnose and troubleshoot operational issues in collaboration with the maintenance team. o Assist in performing routine maintenance tasks and managing plant shutdowns for repairs and servicing. 3. Safety and Compliance: o Adhere to Tembo Steels’ safety protocols and standard operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment. o Follow all environmental guidelines, ensuring proper emissions control, waste disposal, and plant hygiene. o Respond to emergency situations promptly and effectively, minimizing downtime and damage to equipment. 4. Quality Control: o Perform regular quality checks and gas sampling to ensure the oxygen and nitrogen meet required purity standards. o Document and report gas production data, including purity levels, output volumes, and any deviations from expected parameters. o Ensure proper calibration of instruments and devices used in monitoring gas quality. 5. Operational Support: o Assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency response operations as required. o Collaborate closely with the operations team and other departments to maintain continuous plant performance. o Maintain accurate and timely records of operational activities, including gas production and maintenance logs. 6. Documentation and Reporting: o Complete detailed shift reports, documenting operational activities, plant status, any incidents, and actions taken. o Provide daily and weekly production reports to the Plant Supervisor/Operations Manager. o Maintain operational logs for compliance and audit purposes.
Sound understanding of industrial gas production processes and plant operations. o Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in mechanical and electrical systems. o Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. o Knowledge of workplace safety practices and environmental regulations. o Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Minimum of a Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field. o Additional training or certifications in Gas Plant Operations or Industrial Plant Management is a plus.
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Vacancy title:
Gas Plant Operator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Tembo Steels
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 4 2025
Duty Station:
Lugazi, | Jinja | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
Tembo Steels is looking for a skilled and dedicated Gas Plant Operator to join our team at us plant in Lugazi. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our Oxygen and Nitrogen production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and controlling plant systems, conducting regular checks and maintenance, and ensuring high production standards of gases required for various industrial processes at Tembo Steels.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plant Operation and Monitoring:
o Operate and monitor the air separation unit (ASU) and related equipment for the production of oxygen and nitrogen.
o Adjust operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates to maintain optimal production levels.
o Ensure production meets quality standards, including gas purity and flow consistency for Tembo Steels' manufacturing processes.
2. Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
o Conduct daily inspections of equipment such as compressors, chillers, cryogenic distillation columns, and other critical plant machinery.
o Diagnose and troubleshoot operational issues in collaboration with the maintenance team.
o Assist in performing routine maintenance tasks and managing plant shutdowns for repairs and servicing.
3. Safety and Compliance:
o Adhere to Tembo Steels’ safety protocols and standard operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
o Follow all environmental guidelines, ensuring proper emissions control, waste disposal, and plant hygiene.
o Respond to emergency situations promptly and effectively, minimizing downtime and damage to equipment.
4. Quality Control:
o Perform regular quality checks and gas sampling to ensure the oxygen and nitrogen meet required purity standards.
o Document and report gas production data, including purity levels, output volumes, and any deviations from expected parameters.
o Ensure proper calibration of instruments and devices used in monitoring gas quality.
5. Operational Support:
o Assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency response operations as required.
o Collaborate closely with the operations team and other departments to maintain continuous plant performance.
o Maintain accurate and timely records of operational activities, including gas production and maintenance logs.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
o Complete detailed shift reports, documenting operational activities, plant status, any incidents, and actions taken.
o Provide daily and weekly production reports to the Plant Supervisor/Operations Manager.
o Maintain operational logs for compliance and audit purposes.
Qualifications and Requirements:
o Minimum of a Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
o Additional training or certifications in Gas Plant Operations or Industrial Plant Management is a plus.
o At least 2 years of experience in operating industrial gas plants, particularly oxygen and nitrogen production systems.
o Experience in cryogenic systems, compressors, and gas separation technologies is highly desirable.
o Sound understanding of industrial gas production processes and plant operations.
o Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in mechanical and electrical systems.
o Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
o Knowledge of workplace safety practices and environmental regulations.
o Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
o High attention to detail and precision in executing operational tasks.
o Ability to adapt to changing work environments and schedules.
o Strong organizational skills and the ability to document and report information clearly.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position with possible shift work, including weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to work in a noisy, high-pressure environment.
- Exposure to operational hazards requiring strict adherence to safety standards
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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