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POSITION DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE:REPORTS TO:SITE:Process EngineerProcess ManagerRavensbourne WorksDATE: January 2012PREPARED BY:Rebecca HaigDIMENSIONS: Direct Staff 0PURPOSETo carry out process activities and projects that improve efficiencies, costs, product quality andenvironmental performance of the production processes at the Ravensbourne Works.NATURE & SCOPERavensdown is a consumer co-operative driven by the needs of its shareholders, the land usersof New Zealand and Australia. Ravensdown’s mission is to enable land users to optimise thefertility of their soils through analysis, advice and supply of the appropriate materials where andwhen required at the lowest sustainable net cost.Ravensdown has a total staff of 570 staff located in Head Office in Christchurch, seven salesregions: Northland/ Waikato, Central North Island, Western Lower North Island, Eastern LowerNorth Island, Northern South Island, Central South Island and Southern South island,manufacturing plants at Hornby, Ravensbourne, and Ravensbourne, and 120 stores staff spreadthroughout New Zealand. In addition Ravensdown has 50 staff based in Western Australiaproviding products and services within Australia. Ravensdown is currently developing a businessin Queensland/ Northern New South Wales with assistance from the Cane Growers. It isanticipated this will be a full service Ravensdown offer to farmers in these states within three

years. Ravensdown has expanded its traditional solid NPKS fertiliser business by significantlygrowing the business in a number of other related directions. Ancillary businesses that havebeen developed include agricultural chemicals, compound NPK fertilisers, animal healthproducts, anthelmintics and eco-n. Other services to support the products are farm mapping,analytical services, ground and aerial spreading businesses and a customer centre.To ensure that Ravensdown continues to meet the needs for quality cost effective fertiliserproducts to its farmer shareholders it is essential staff are competent in their roles, are fullyconversant with the manufacture, quarrying, spreading and stores and despatch processes andare able to use them to their full potential.The Process Engineer reports to the Process Manager. The incumbent works as part of theProcess Management team to continually improve efficiencies, costs, product quality andperformance of Works operations and of operations throughout the company. The Processengineer will draw support from and work closely with other positions within the Ravensbournesite such as the Operations Manager, Acid Plant Manager, Laboratory staff, as well as otherfunctions companywide.The Ravensbourne Works currently operates a sulphuric acid plant, a superphosphatemanufacturing plant and a despatch operation. The optimisation of these plants is critical to thesuccess of the Works operation and a key role of the Process Engineer is to identify andimplement projects for continual improvement. A primary focus will be on improving qualitymanagement (quality), $/ton (cost), production rate (speed) and the environmentalperformance (people and environment). Completion of projects must be within budgetedrequirements, to the prescribed project plan and scope, and deliver the expected benefits.The Process Engineer will be required to work with stakeholders at Ravensdown’s othermanufacturing sites to ensure consistency is achieved and cross-site projects are completedsuccessfully. In addition the Process Engineer will be expected to provide process engineeringsupport in a trouble shooting/diagnostic role to assist in maximising Overall EquipmentEffectiveness (OEE).Ravensdown is aiming to achieve world best practice in the manufacture and distribution offertilisers. The incumbent will be expected to provide a high level of innovation in strivingtoward this goal. Significant interaction with the company’s other plants to benchmark andoptimise processes is an essential component of the role.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES1AccountabilitiesTo contribute to the ongoing efficiency ofthe Ravensbourne Works through thedevelopment and overseeing of theimplementation of sound projectmanagement systems and procedures.KPI’sProject management systems and tools inplace and being utilised.Administration of the processchange/project management system toensure effective project managementoccurs.

23456Support the process department throughthe timely and accurate completion ofinvestigative projects as assigned.Continue to improve the worksperformance through the implementationof trials and process improvements thatwill improve the efficiency, quality andoptimise the production process.Contribute to the efficient operation ofacid plant, manufacture and despatch byproviding diagnostic, trouble-shootingsupport to investigate processingproblems when they occur.Provide a high level of innovation to strivetoward world best practice in processcontrol and plant optimization.Contribute to the efficient operation ofthe plants by assisting the design,monitoring and calibration of processcontrol equipment.Provide a supporting resource to managersto assist with management of site projects.Conduct project audits as required.Designated process investigation projectscompleted on time and to requiredstandard.Designated process investigation projectscompleted to budget.Process related cost/tonne of fertiliser isreduced.Production efficiency is increased asmeasured by an increase in OEE.Quality standards are improved.Operational procedures are improved.Environmental impact is reduced.Opportunities for plant trial workinvestigated and project plant for trial workscoped and developed.Conduct plant trials, co-ordinate trial workand generate a final report includingfindings and recommendations.Solutions on processing problems areconcluded.Plant is running at optimum operatingparameters.Number of new ideas are recognised andimplemented to:Increase manufacture and acid plant OEE.Focus on innovative solutions for processproblems on site.Process control equipment tested andcalibrated.Generate Instrumentation register andschedule to ensure all instruments are

78910Contribute to the productive andharmonious work force through followingall of the company human resourcepolicies and procedures.Undertake all activities in a manner thatcomplies with the company’s health andsafety and environmental policies.Contribute to the prudent managementand utilisation of funds and resources bythe timely and accurate completion of allcompany business plans and reports, themonitoring of performance against thoseplans and by acting to rectify any adversevariances.Protect the Company from criminal andcivil actions through ensuring that allplant operational activities comply withrelevant legislation, statutes, laws andregulations .maintained to meet compliancerequirements.No deviation from the company policy andprocedures.Report incidents/accidents to managerimmediatelyKeep areas clean, tidy and free fromobstaclesMaintain equipment under control in asafe and functional mannerAdhere to company policy and site planUse issued Personal Protective Equipmentincluding safety helmet for All TerrainVehicle use.Take responsibility for actions ensuringthat all procedures are followed by self andothers to build a safe and healthyworkplace.Have a working knowledge of the Works’consent conditionsPerform duties consistent with ourconsents, policies and proceduresAll financial reports and budgets preparedaccurately and on time.Financial results in line with budget andvariances rectified.No notification of breaches orprosecutions.PERSON SPECIFICATIONSThe Process Engineer will ideally possess:

1 A chemical, process or mechanical engineering degree or equivalent2 General engineering/industrial engineering experience (1-3 years)3 Project management and cost control experience.4 Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and statistical process control techniques5 Strong computer and data presentation skills6 Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information toall levels7 Proven ability to meet deadlines8 Flexibility and self drive9 A thorough and detailed approach to workCOMPETENCIES123456789101112InitiativeWorks autonomously within role, spotting opportunities for improvements, actions andadded responsibility. Takes action and makes decisions within and beyond jobrequirements.Conceptual ThinkingConceptualises ideas and information and relates these to the workplace. Is able to dealin the abstract and create new concepts or theories.Continuous improvementProduces and monitors work to ensure quality standards are maintained and activelylooks for areas where improvements can be made.ProbingAssesses information given and probes to ensure the validity of the data and that noareas have been overlooked.Problem Solving Identifies everyday and more complex workplace problems and findsappropriate solutions.ListeningWith individuals and groups, actively attends to others and where necessary usesquestioning to clarify meaning.Attention to Detail Is detail focused and ensures own and others work is checked,accurate and to a high standard of quality.Responsibility Highly committed to work areas responsibilities and ensures all work iscompleted, to a high standard and on time, irrespective of problems or issues.Project Management Act as a project manager on small scale process projects,influencing and managing a team to project successful completion. Scopes project sizeand manages plan.Persuading/Influencing Presents arguments in a convincing manner, counteringobjections and influencing others to change their position.Perseverance/Follow Up Ensures completion of work and tasks, despite challenges, lowinterest and resistance from others. Perseveres to enable task completion.Systems Orientation Creates and monitors complex systems and procedures, enhancingperformance through process improvements.