Carries out routine service maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical instructions, and diagnoses faults to ensure equipment availability and reliability.

Installs basic laboratory equipment

Works independently to collate and analyse data using pre-determined tools, methods and formats

Produces accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting that data into standard formats

Interprets results from on-line instrumentation and bench analyses and issues instructions for remedial adjustment to the plant; informs the supervisor on remedial action taken for effective and efficient plant chemistry control.

Implements the ground water pollution, and well fields (water balance) monitoring programme to insure data availability for review and approval by the supervisor.

Completes written reports and maintains logs to ensure there is a record of operational events and occurrences.

Performs routine and non-routine analyses of the resins (ion exchange materials) to determine resin capacity and extent of deterioration, for decision making on resin performance.

Performs method validation and prepares analytical standards to maintain higher accuracy and precision of analytical methods to ensure compliance to laboratory standards.

Perform implementation of safe working procedure and methods to ensure compliance with ISO 17025.

Works within strict quality standards to support the Operations and Performance & Efficiency functions

Carries out prescribed internal and external client management activities and provides support to others by following existing procedures.

Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then uses established change management programs to deliver prescribed outcomes and/or provide support services

Supports project managers by performing simple tasks and following established procedures.

Carries out on-the-job training in operation procedures and fault diagnosis in order to increase the flexibility and capability of the team.

Manages the motivation and discipline of staff in area of responsibility in line with laid down procedures to realize the Corporation’s objectives

Manages the performance of the team by working within a performance management system

Proposes and implements staff development plans for the area of responsibility to ensure competent, efficient and motivated staff

Operates in accordance with policies and rules, while performing routine safety checks on own equipment and workspace.

Participates in safety inspections and reports on findings to maintain safety of personnel and good housekeeping of the plant.

Undertake such other related duties as directed by the supervisor from time to time to meet the exigencies of the Corporation.

Key perfomance areas

1. Installation, Maintenance & Repair
2. Data Collection & Analysis
3. Laboratory Testing
4. Client & Customer Management
5. Improvement / Innovation
6. Project Management
7. People Management
8. Safety, Health and Environment