JOB DETAILS:
B1. Overall Purpose of the Job
To monitor mill operations through Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and maintain mill efficiency parameters by taking appropriate actions to ensure good-quality bagasse production.

Key Responsibilities
1. Mill Operations:
o Start and stop mills promptly by following safe procedures.
o Ensure the correct amount of imbibition water is applied at the right temperature.
2. Reporting and Communication:
o Report any abnormalities in running equipment to the shift engineer.
o Scrutinize the predecessor’s handover report to gather information about plant conditions.
3. Inspection and Supervision:
o Conduct quick physical inspections of equipment with the help of the mill supervisor.
o In the absence of the mill supervisor, perform supervisory duties as required.
4. Task Allocation and Guidance:
o Assign and direct staff to specific tasks, supervise their performance, and provide technical guidance during shutdowns and planned stoppages.
5. Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Compliance:

o Monitor and ensure compliance with SHE policies in collaboration with shift operators.
6. Preventive Measures:
o Continuously monitor the plant's operational behavior to detect warning signs of failure and implement preventive measures.
7. Staff Management:
o Maintain discipline among subordinate staff and address their personal and occupational grievances.
8. Plant Maintenance:
o Directly supervise plant overhauling activities during shutdowns and off-crop periods.
9. Reporting:
o Prepare detailed shift handover reports covering all aspects of operations.
o Maintain accurate and up-to-date operational logbooks.
10. Other Duties:
o Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the shift engineer.

C. Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience
C1.1 Education:
• Degree Holders:
o A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering (or its equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Diploma Holders:
o A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
C1.2 Experience, Skills, and Competencies:
• Experience:
o Degree Holders: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
o Diploma Holders: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a related field.

o Experience handling shift workers is an added advantage.
• Skills and Competencies:
o Strong supervisory skills.
o Good communication and interpersonal skills.