Specialty Gas Operator

Kempton Park
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Petrochemical Manufacturing
Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Maternity Leave
Reference: 2347705

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Employer: Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited

The Specialty Gas Operator will be responsible for the preparation and filling of High purity gases: Pure Products Gases (Medical, Argon, Nitrogen, Helium, CO2 and Oxygen) and two-component non-flammable batch mixtures. Key areas of responsibility for this role include but are not limited to:

1. Responsible for filling high-purity gases and two non-flammable batch mixtures;

2. Assisting with the receiving and dispatching of imported and non-standard Specialty Gas products;

3. Responsible for deputising in the Preparation/Painting area;

4. Responsible for safety and quality in the Freshline plant;

5. Ensuring that all the activities are carried out safely.

Required Skills

Computer Literate
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills

Candidate Requirements

1. A Matric with Maths & Science;

2. A minimum of at least 2 years of production environment experience in a gas/chemical or associated industry;

3. Basic knowledge of safety standards, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, GMP/HACCP;

4. Must be physically fit and able-bodied to perform strenuous physical work;

5. Must have good organisational & communication skills;

6. Ability to produce written reports & complete procedural forms;

7. Be willing and able to work within the shift system and overtime when required;

8. Must be computer literate.

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About Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited

Air Products South Africa manufactures, supplies and distributes a wide variety of industrial and specialty gas products to the Southern African region. Founded in 1969, the company has enjoyed consistent growth, establishing itself as an industry leader in the production of reliable, high quality gases. It is also an acknowledged thought leader in areas such as the sustainability of the industrial gas industry, and in supply chain management.

The company has grown rapidly, utilising its world-class production and distribution facilities throughout Southern Africa to become one of the largest supplier in the on-site and pipeline markets, as well as a leader in the bulk, cylinder, and specialty gas supply markets. Our fleet of cryogenic tankers and cylinder trucks provide reliable supplies of liquid and gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen and carbon dioxide to major companies in the steel, stainless steel, chemical, petrochemical and engineering industries. We also specialise in state-of-the-art blending technology, supplying gas mixtures of the highest purity and quality.

Our ISO 9001 listing is a foundation upon which our process of continuous improvement makes us a world-class gas supplier, adding value to our customers, products and services. The company is also ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 22000 (Food Grade Certification) accredited and 5 star NOSA rated, and is a frequent recipient of local and international industry safety awards. Our brand research reveals that the calibre of our people is the Air Products difference. Their integrity, understanding, and passion create the essence of our brand personality, and of Air Products as an organisation. While the positive qualities of our people may not be as tangible as an air separation plant or a cylinder of gas, our brand is implicitly understood as a vital part of the total value we offer to our customers.