Utilities Operator

Do you have experience working as an Utilities operator?

We have an amazing opportunity for you to join the Belgotex Team!

About the Company

Belgotex is Africa’s leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.

Corporate Values:

Better Together: We believe that people inspire greatness. It takes a team to achieve our world class standards, and we can’t do any of this alone.

We Tread Softly: We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.

Deep Focus: We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.

Curiosity: True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.

Courage: We’re not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.

Purpose of this Role:

To safely operate, monitor and maintain the factory utility plants, ensuring the continuous supply of essential utilities to production. The Utilities Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of the Effluent Treatment Plant, Water Recycling Plant, Cooling Towers and Compressor Plant, while supporting preventative and breakdown maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability, efficiency and environmental compliance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS:

Utility Plant Operations

• Operate and monitor the Effluent Treatment Plant in accordance with operating procedures and environmental legislation.
• Operate and monitor the Water Recycling Plant to ensure the effective treatment and reuse of process water.
• Operate and monitor the Cooling Towers to ensure efficient cooling water circulation and temperature control for manufacturing processes.
• Monitor cooling tower water quality, chemical dosing, bleed-off and make-up water systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of cooling tower fans, pumps, motors, strainers, pipework and associated equipment.
• Operate and monitor the Compressor Plant to ensure a reliable supply of compressed air to the factory.
• Conduct routine inspections of all utility plant equipment, including pumps, motors, compressors, valves, filters and pipelines.
• Monitor plant operating parameters, including pressures, temperatures, flow rates and water quality.
• Maintain accurate daily operating logs, inspection records and equipment checklists.
• Identify and report equipment faults, abnormal conditions and process deviations.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance within the utility plants.
• Assist the Utilities Foreman and Engineering Department with planned maintenance, shutdowns, equipment installations and breakdown repairs.
• Carry out basic mechanical maintenance including lubrication, cleaning, filter replacement and minor repairs.
• Ensure utility equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean, safe and organised condition.

Environmental & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all environmental legislation, operating permits and company procedures relating to wastewater treatment, water recycling and cooling water systems.
• Monitor chemical dosing systems and safely handle treatment chemicals.
• Monitor water consumption and identify opportunities for water conservation.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing utility consumption and improving energy efficiency.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and permit-to-work requirements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• N3 or National Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Process Operations or a related technical discipline will be advantageous.
• 2–3 years' experience operating industrial utility plants within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cooling towers, water treatment, effluent treatment and compressor systems will be advantageous.
• Basic mechanical maintenance experience is desirable.

Knowledge

• Industrial compressors and compressed air systems.
• Cooling tower operation and cooling water treatment.
• Effluent treatment and water recycling processes.
• Pumps, valves, motors and piping systems.
• Preventative maintenance practices.
• Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Environmental compliance requirements applicable to industrial utilities.

Competencies: Individual Contributor Level

• Valuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.

• Work standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.

• Planning and Organising - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.

• Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.