STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Modified Coal Tar Project
Post A: Process/Production Engineer
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemical and Process Engineering / Production Engineering / Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of post qualification working experience, in a manufacturing Set-up
- Registration with Professional Bodies is an added advantage
- Understanding of SHEQ principles is an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing, optimising and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality and safety.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce costs, minimise waste and increase efficiency.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new processes, technologies and equipment.
- Monitoring and analysing process data, identifying trends and proposing solutions for process improvement continuously.
- Performing process capability studies, statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making to achieve operational excellence and meet production targets.
- Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements in all process engineering activities.
Post B: Fitter and Turner
Qualification and Experience
- Apprenticeship trained Fitter & Turner
- Class 1 journeyman
- At least 3 years of post qualification experience, in plant maintenance and production support.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Disassembles and reassembles equipment and machinery.
- Installs plant and equipment.
- Repairs equipment and machinery.
- Machines machinery and equipment components to specified fits and tolerances.
- Trains and appraises the performance of skilled worker Class 2,3,4, apprentices, Assistants, and students.
- Supervises and allocates tasks to Skilled Worker Classes 2, 3, and 4, Apprentices and Student Attaches.
- Ensures safe working environment and practices in line with the Factories and Works Act
- Ensures proper housekeeping.
- Performing any other work-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Post C: Electrician
Qualification and Experience
- Apprenticeship trained Electrician/Electrical technician
- Class 1 journeyman
- At least 2 years of post qualification working experience, in plant maintenance and production support.
Duties and responsibilities
- Carrying out electrical installations, repairs and maintenance in buildings;
- Estimating electrical materials for construction sites and maintenance;
- Installing electrical apparatus;
- Ensuring compliance with electrical codes;
- Maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety;
- Installing, maintaining and repairing electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems;
- Reading technical diagrams and blueprints;
- Performing general electrical maintenance;
- Inspecting transformers and circuit breakers and other electrical components;
- Troubleshooting electrical issues using appropriate testing devices;
- Repairing and replacing equipment, electrical wiring, or fixtures;
- Advising on continued use of suitable equipment: appliances, and apparatus;
- Circuit breaker corrective maintenance;
- Adhering to and ensuring adherences to safety, health and environment regulations and standard procedures; and
- Trains and appraises performance of skilled worker Class 2,3,4, apprentices, Assistants and students.
- Performing any other work-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Post D: Plant Operators (2 Post)
Qualification and Experience
- A minimum of a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Apprenticeship training would be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 2 years of post qualification experience in a processing or manufacturing plant is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operation and monitoring of Nanoparticle production.
- Process monitoring, evaluation, control and optimisation
- Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
- Monitor and keep records of process parameters
- Process improvement
- Undertaking projects
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format. The closing date for this advert is 25 October 2024.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to within a period of 30 days from the closing date of the advert. If not communicated to, consider your application deemed not successful.
To apply for this job email your details to vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw