Employee SpeaksPlant In charge – Oxygen plant
Job Title Plant In charge – Oxygen plant (responsible for the operations)
Company/Unit African Steel Mills Department SMS Production
Reports To Head SMS Location & Country Ikorodu/Nigeria
We would prefer candidates from Steel Manufacturing Industries only
Brief Job Description

As an oxygen plant operator, your primary responsibility is to oversee the efficient and safe production of oxygen plant. This involves operating and monitoring equipment such as compressors, distillation columns, and heat exchangers to separate oxygen from air.

You must ensure that the oxygen produced meets quality standards by regularly monitoring parameters like purity, pressure, and temperature.

Maintenance tasks, troubleshooting equipment issues, and adhering to strict safety protocols are also integral parts of your role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsibilities for Oxygen Supply Management in Production Line:
    1. Responsible for supply of Oxygen to the production line without interruption.
    2. Regulating the oxygen cylinder's gas pressure and measuring its level.
    3. Distribution of oxygen cylinders in accordance with plant requirements.
    4. Responsible for conducting activities as per maintenance parameters.
    5. Responsible for record gauge reading and test results.
    6. Ensure timely execution of job with quality and identify the abnormality of equipment and implement corrective actions.
    7. Maintain daily / shift logbook.
    8. Monitor uptime and downtime and improve equipment availability.
    9. Responsible for ordering and maintaining optimum spares and control excess inventory.
    10. Implement safety measures to achieve zero accidents.
    11. Ensure housekeeping and keep dust free environment.
    12. Comply with 5S.
    13. Responsible for ensuring optimum resources are available to ensure uninterrupted production.
    14. Timely dispatch of cylinders to the customers / clients based on the order quantity.
Experience & Qualifications
  • Minimum 12 years of work experience in oxygen plant production and operations; 15 years of experience is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering; a certificate program in ISO/Quality initiatives is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Compressor units, Chiller units, Expansion engine units, Liquid oxygen pumps, Pre-purifier units, Valve systems, and Plant control units.
  • Knowledge of observing pressure, temperature, level, and flow gauges to ensure standard operation.
  • Knowledge of turning valves to transfer compressed oxygen to storage cylinders.
  • Computer literate with exposure to relevant ERP systems.
Competencies Needed in Role
  • Behavioral Competencies:
    1. Attention to Detail: When monitoring parameters like purity, pressure, and temperature to ensure the quality of oxygen produced meets standards.
    2. Safety Consciousness: Prioritizes safety by adhering to strict safety protocols and implementing safety measures to achieve zero accidents in the workplace.
    3. Communication Skills: Communicates effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders, conveying technical information clearly and facilitating collaboration to achieve production goals.
    4. People Management: Works collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to ensure seamless production processes and timely dispatch of oxygen cylinders to customers.
    5. Problem Solving Skills: Exhibits strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions promptly, minimizing disruptions to production.
    6. Time Management: Efficiently manages time and resources to ensure timely execution of tasks, maintaining production schedules and minimizing downtime.
  • Functional Competencies:
    1. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in operating & monitoring equipment such as compressors, distillation columns, heat ex-changers, & other components of the oxygen plant
    2. Maintenance Skills: Possesses knowledge & experience in conducting maintenance activities as per parameters, ensuring minimizing disruptions to production.
    3. Record Keeping: Maintains accurate records of gauge readings, test results, maintenance activities, & production logs, facilitating data-driven decision-making & compliance with regulatory requirements.
    4. Quality Assurance: Ensures the quality of oxygen produced meets standards by monitoring parameters and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
    5. Resource Management: Ensures optimal resources are available to support uninterrupted production, including personnel, equipment, and supplies.
    6. Customer Focus: Ensures timely dispatch of oxygen cylinders to customers based on order quantity, meeting customer requirements.
    7. Project Management: By effectively coordinating activities related to equipment maintenance, safety improvements, & process optimization within the oxygen plant.
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