Position Snapshot

Nestlé has over 308 000 employees worldwide. More than being the world’s number one food and beverage brand, we’ve successfully launched, and sustained, hundreds of thousands of careers.

We are currently looking to hire a Boiler Operator for the East and Southern Africa region to join our team in Potchefstroom, North West.

Position Summary

The Boiler Operator will operate Boilers, Air compressors and Ammonia plant so as to provide steam compressed air and chilled water for optimum operation of the manufacturing and filling operations of the factory. To observe the existing safety instructions in relation to the operation of the above equipment and as may be advised from time to time.

A day in the life of...

• Records the boiler operating conditions, blow downs, soot blows and boiler water test results
• Keeps accurate records of all boiler safety alarms
• Replace steam pressure chart when needed
• Reports and log sheets to be completed for each shift or boilers, air compressors and refrigeration system
• Keep record up to date during the shift. Inform relieve shift of all issues necessary for a smooth takeover especially deviations and promises made with production with regards to steam availability
• Adhere to all safety and health regulations currently in placed and as may be changed from time to time
• Adheres to the medical surveillance plans prepared by the industrial sister and attends medical examination as required
• Uses the appropriate PPE for his area of work and reports to safety officer for replacement incase of damage or excessive wear
• Reports for purpose of correction, any malfunction or damage to equipment in and around boiler house air compressors and ammonia plants and especially with regard to machine guards.
• Report any misuse, or unsafe work conditions or contraventions of safety rules                

What will make you successful

Trade Test

Minimum 2 years Technical Experience in the boiler operation, utilities / service operation.                                                            

Boiler Operator Experience.