Tupande Biochar Control Room Operator NGO Job OAF
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About the Role
Provides centralized PLC oversight of pyrolysis lines and flexible operational support across all departments during each shift. The role combines two functions: the Control Room function (centralized process monitoring) and the Floater function (responsive cover for breaks and surges across the shift).
Key Responsibilities
Control Room
- Monitor all PLC/HMI displays and process dashboards for both production lines throughout the shift
- Identify performance deviations, alarm conditions, or anomalies and immediately alert the relevant Shift Supervisor or operator
- Log process data, alarms, and system events in the shift control log at regular intervals
- Support Shift Supervisors with centralized performance tracking and production reporting
- Assist with system start-up and shutdown sequences and escalate recurring control system faults to Production Coordinator (Electrical)
Floater
- Cover breaks for any operator across both lines on a rotating basis, maintaining full line coverage at all times
- Provide hands-on support to operations, maintenance, feedstock, or QA/QC teams as directed by the Shift Supervisor
- Respond to unexpected incidents, equipment stoppages, or surge workloads anywhere on the floor
- Maintain awareness of the full shift situation to anticipate where support will be needed next
Qualifications
- Certificate or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, IT, or Process Control preferred; experience with PLC/HMI systems or SCADA strongly preferred
- Prior experience across multiple production roles in a manufacturing environment; broad practical skills across operations, basic maintenance, and material handling
- Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to communicate early and clearly with the Shift Supervisor at all times
- Shift availability: Willingness and ability to work rotating 9-hour shifts, including night shifts, on a rotation cycle
- Physically capable of working in a hot, dusty industrial environment throughout the shift, including conducting walkthroughs of the production line at regular intervals
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