Operator – Wet Section at Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM) – A Member of the Safal Group

Job Description

Reference Number: 002SO18006

MRM Mariakani is seeking to recruit an experienced individual to fill the position of an Operator to safely and efficiently operate the Wet Section of the Pickling Line to remove scale from Hot Rolled Coils and produce high-quality pickled steel coils that meet customer specifications, quality standards and production requirements while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operation and Process Control

• Operate and monitor Wet Section equipment to achieve production targets and maintain process stability.
• Monitor process conditions to ensure effective pickling performance and product quality.
• Maintain stable operation of acid handling, circulation and rinsing systems.
• Maintain accurate process, production and quality records.
• Support planned and breakdown maintenance activities and perform Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and resource efficiency

Quality Management

• Ensure all pickled products meet customer specifications and approved process requirements.
• Identify and escalate quality, process and equipment abnormalities.
• Maintain accurate product traceability and process records.
• Participate in RCA, CAPA and continuous improvement activities

Safety, Healthy, Environment & Housekeeping

• Comply with all HSEQ requirements, SOPs, Permit-to-Work and LOTOTO requirements.
• Handle acids and chemicals safely in accordance with approved procedures and SDS requirements.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, spills, leaks and environmental risks.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and emergency response equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards through implementation of 6S

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing waste, chemical consumption and quality losses.
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, environmental performance and operational efficiency

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• KCSE Certificate.
• Government Grade Test II in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate or equivalent technical qualification

Added Advantage

• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Plant Operations.
• Knowledge of Pickling Line Operations.
• Knowledge of Acid Handling and Chemical Process Operations.
• Training in 6S, TPM and Autonomous Maintenance

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ machine operating experience in manufacturing. (recommended correction)
• At least 1 year experience in Pickling Line operations, chemical processing operations or steel processing operations.
• Experience in a steel processing, chemical processing or heavy industrial environment will be an added advantage

Key Competence:

• Pickling Line Wet Section operation.
• Chemical process control.
• Acid handling and chemical safety.
• Quality inspection and process optimisation.
• Equipment care and Autonomous Maintenance.
• TPM and Continuous Improvement awareness.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and teamwork