Company Profile
HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd is a fruit processing company. HPW is synonymous with fresh from harvest fruit, crisp and crunchy vegetables from Africa and Asia. We develop stand-alone products for our customers that meet the most exacting quality standards and offer maximum availability - for wholesalers and retailers, as well as for the food industry.
Job Description
- Department:Technical
- Reports Directly To:Boiler house Supervisor or Delegate
- Directly Supervises:Boiler Firemen
- Location: Onsite at HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd, Adeiso, E/R.
Job Purpose
Operate boilers, pumps, and water softeners, maintain chemical treatment program, inspect and adjust the equipment to regulate and maintain a constant heat flow to meet production demand.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Operate biomass boiler in accordance with specifications or instructions.
- Operate valves and pumps to control and adjust production of heat in accordance with production demand.
- Monitor and analyze problems/malfunctions and take appropriate action to ensure the continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
- Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
- Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
- Monitor and test boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and take necessary corrective actions.
- Regulate air valves and speed of fans to attain effective combustion, and to control the usage of fuel.
- Perform or arrange for repairs, such as replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
- Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures for the boilers.
- Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed.
- Supervise the activities of boiler firemen to attain the required heat.
- Record and report defects and problems on the boilers.
- Clean working areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Perform routine maintenance on the heat exchangers of the boilers per the SOP provided.
- Support mechanics and electricians during maintenance work on the boiler.
- Operate the Bobcat loader at the boiler house and ensure it is maintained.
- Daily report on the operation and any malfunctions on the boilers to the supervisor.
- Ensure to keep the necessary documentation in the boiler house.
- Work assignment in all areas in the technical department.
- Adhere to all health and food safety protocols on site.
Required Skills or Experience
COMPETENCIES
Qualification
- Strong background in science or engineering-related program: minimum of HND
Technical and Personality Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Effective technical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Creativity and innovative
- Teamworking skills
- Ability to spot problems
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work during odd hours
Departmental Relations
- Relates with the production staff on heating issues
External Relations
Physical Requirements
- A lot of walking, standing, squatting, and lifting of materials required on the job
Equipment/Tools to be used
- Computer, Thermometer, Mechanical tools, Notebook, and pen
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