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Job Title:  Quality Control Officer – ETP

Organisation: Hariss International Limited

Duty Station: Mpererwe – Tula, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: QC Team Leader- ETP/QCM

About the Company:

Hariss International Limited is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages. Since its inception in 2005 the production of both food and beverages have been operating under the brand name RIHAM.

Job Summary:  This job involves operating, monitoring, maintaining, and trouble-shooting the effluent treatment facility/plant (ETP) and its processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute all assigned autonomous maintenance of equipment’s & your work place (Asset care @ Source)
• Uphold work area cleanliness at all times Cleaning is the responsibility of all employees and should not be the soul responsibility of “Cleaners”. Each person is responsible for the cleanliness of their own work area. (Cleaning @ Source)
• Promote & abide by food safety and quality guidelines. (Not allowed to work in any area unless trained in safety and food safety Requirements.
• Prioritize Occupational health & Safety and environment standards in adherence to company policies & procedures

Essential Duties and Responsibilities/Authority:

• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring and testing required to maintain compliance with National and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process and sludge management.
• Prepare and maintain documents to conform to suitable regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot or participate in troubleshooting of any problem regarding the operation of the plant.
• Liaise with supervisor and microbiologist to sample wastewater for microbiological analyses.
• Liaise with the chemistry laboratory analysts to take samples for chemical analysis.
• Conduct sampling for external analyses in liaison with the supervisor and laboratory analysts.
• Inspect the treatment plant systems daily and, if necessary, carryout minor maintenance to ensure effective operations.
• Authorize to stop ETP in case of deviation in operations with consultation of Team leader.
• Maintain all inventories of consumables such as caustic soda and chlorine.
• Daily monitoring of facility and environmental conditions to ensure validity of results.
• Assist team leader to investigate non-conforming results and establish appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist team leader in investigating customer complaints and implementation of corrective actions.
• Carry out analysis and interpretation of results.
• Implement documented control measures to prevent occurrence of impartiality and quality laboratory risks.
• Assist in analysis of data obtained from ETP operations and report writing to assist lab management in decision making.
• Provide reports to government agencies, departments and other organizations as required.
• Assist in conducting and taking part internal and external audits.
• Maintain open communications with the Supervisor regarding the treatment process, operation and malfunctions, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, environment science, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, from a recognized university or any other related field. OR a Diploma in the above areas with previous experience in a similar position
• Familiar with beverage and water treatment plant.
• Fresh with three months satisfactory on Job Training. One year of experience in a similar role in a busy environment is preferred.

Key Requirements:

• Basic knowledge about waste water treatment plant and quality tests related to ETP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Training in Food Safety and Hygiene handling techniques.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Basic knowledge in management system implementation.
• Basic knowledge in ISO 17025 implementation

How to Apply:
All candidates should share their updated CVs via Email to: careers@harissint.com

Deadline: 30th August 2024

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