Job description

Operation & Process Control

Operate and continuously monitor rolling-oil pumps, tanks, filtration systems, cooling systems, valves, and associated equipment to support uninterrupted CRM operations.
Maintain rolling-oil operating parameters within prescribed limits, including oil level, temperature, pressure, flow rate, and circulation performance.
Ensure continuous oil supply and return circulation to the mill during production.
Monitor oil quality, cleanliness, and system performance, and promptly report deviations from established operating standards.
Respond to alarms, process abnormalities, and oil-supply interruptions in accordance with approved operating procedures.
Conduct routine operational checks and take approved corrective actions to maintain stable process conditions.

Quality Management

Monitor filtration system performance and filter differential pressure to ensure effective contaminant removal.
Clean and replace filters in accordance with approved operating procedures.
Monitor and control contamination from metal fines, sludge, water ingress, and foreign materials.
Drain, collect, and dispose of sludge and contaminated oil in accordance with environmental and plant procedures.
Maintain rolling-oil quality standards to minimize surface defects, staining, and rolling performance issues.
Escalate oil-quality abnormalities that may affect product quality or production performance.

Autonomous Maintenance

Conduct routine inspections of pumps, motors, valves, pipelines, tanks, filters, heat exchangers, and associated equipment.
Identify, report, and record equipment abnormalities including leaks, excessive vibration, abnormal noise, overheating, and damaged components.
Perform approved autonomous maintenance activities, equipment cleaning, lubrication checks, and other operator-maintainable tasks.
Support maintenance teams during planned and corrective maintenance activities by providing operational assistance, equipment preparation, and required isolations.
Verify readiness of standby equipment and promptly report deficiencies to ensure availability for changeover when required.
Maintain equipment cleanliness and accessibility to support reliable operation and maintenance activities.

Production Support & Documentation

Ensure rolling-oil systems are prepared and available prior to CRM startup and remain within operating parameters during production.
Coordinate with CRM operators during startup, shutdown, product changeovers, and operational adjustments.
Record and monitor oil temperature, pressure, flow, tank levels, filter condition, and other required operating parameters.
Maintain accurate shift logs, inspection records, oil consumption records, and operational checklists.
Provide effective shift handovers, highlighting equipment condition, process status, and outstanding issues.
Escalate any abnormal conditions that may impact safety, quality, equipment reliability, or production performance.

Safety, Environment & Housekeeping

Operate equipment in accordance with approved SOPs, risk assessments, and plant safety requirements.
Correctly use required PPE and comply with LOTO, permit-to-work, and other plant safe-work procedures.
Prevent, identify, and promptly respond to oil spills, leaks, and environmental hazards in accordance with emergency and environmental procedures.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure safe access around tanks, pumps, pipelines, and associated equipment.
Participate in toolbox talks, safety inspections, emergency drills, incident reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
Promote safe work practices and immediately report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and near-miss incidents.

Minimum Requirements

KCSE Certificate.
Government Trade Test Grade II General Fitting or equivalent technical qualification.
Minimum 3 years’ experience operating industrial process or production equipment in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
Minimum 1 year’s experience operating oil circulation, filtration, cooling, lubrication, hydraulic, or similar industrial fluid-handling systems.

Added Advantage

Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Training in chemical handling, spill response, fire safety, emergency response, and first aid.
Knowledge of 6S, TPM, and Autonomous Maintenance.
Awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
Experience in a Cold Rolling Mill (CRM) or similar continuous-process plant.

Technical Competencies

Knowledge of rolling-oil circulation, filtration, cooling, and storage systems.
Ability to operate and monitor pumps, filters, tanks, valves, heat exchangers, and associated equipment.
Understanding of oil temperature, pressure, flow, level, contamination, and cleanliness control.
Ability to identify and report equipment abnormalities such as leaks, vibration, overheating, and pressure loss.
Ability to interpret SOPs, process flow diagrams, gauges, and operating parameters.
Knowledge of safe work practices, LOTO, permit-to-work systems, and PPE requirements.
Good record-keeping, communication, and shift handover skills

Operator – Oil Cellar Job Safal Group