About this role
Solvent Extraction Plant Operator - 2C - Premium Oil Products Limited
Purpose
- To optimally extract oil from prepared palm kernel cake with good quality and productivity
The Job
- Periodically inspects the extractor feed hopper to ensure free flow of the cake on the bed through the sight glass on the extractor and to ensure that reasonable material seal of the extractor.
- Takes dip of all solvent underground tanks at resumption and shift end, and report same to supervisor on duty.
- Periodically inspect the flowrate of Miscella and the extractor hexane sprayer pump.
- Periodically check and monitor the DT, distillation and hexane recovery system operating parameters.
- Records indicator reading and test results from the quality control.
- Observes temperature and steam pressure gauges, flowmeters and ammeters and turns valves or hand wheels to regulate temperature flow of material in equipment and ensure set points are maintained.
- Ensure compliance with FSMS requirements in the assigned work process
- Understand the company’s food safety policy, its objective, and the benefits of an improved food safety management system.
- Be aware of identified food safety risks, opportunities, and consequences inherent in the departmental/work processes concerning FSMS requirements
The Person Must:
- Be organized and able to manage materials efficiently
- Have a strong sense of responsibility and accountability
- Possess good communication and teamwork skills
- Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Qualifications
- OND in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
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Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment, with practical knowledge of solvent extract in plants operation
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