Evaporation Technician

Role Purpose

Manage the branch’s evaporation-related activities of grains within silos, maintaining the quality of stored grains and preventing any infestations. This role requires a strong understanding of evaporation processes and their impact on grain storage, as well as the ability to adhere to quality control standards and safety protocols.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Grain Evaporation

• Provide pre-evaporation notices to relevant branch teams (e.g., Control Room Operators, Cleaners) to ensure silos are ready to implement the quality assurance cycle.
• Assess the type of treatment needed based on pest infestations.
• Inspect silos continuously and provide recommendations to identify pest issues and eliminate identified pests.
• Ensure gas-tight storage facilities to maintain effective evaporation, avoid grain humidity, and prevent risk of loss.
• Ensure proper handling of grain during fumigation and evaporation to avoid grain loss and mistakes.
• Monitor evaporation levels within the silos to assess the risk of moisture accumulation and potential infestations.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure proper functioning of evaporation control equipment and address any issues promptly.
• Provide Lab Analysts with grain samples after evaporation to measure grain quality.
• Oversee evaporation records and compliance documents to improve quality of grain.
• Maintain accurate records of evaporation activities to provide comprehensive reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Safety Policies and Procedures

• Prepare for any evaporation-related emergencies to respond promptly to incidents.
• Ensure compliance with evaporation standards, policies, and procedures to maintain expected grain quality standards.
• Adhere to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, Environment) policies and procedures to prevent occupational injuries.
• Ensure safety measures during evaporation to avoid incidents and ensure emergency response readiness.
• Maintain good knowledge of evaporation principles, including heat transfer via evaporation to avoid occupational injuries.

Skills

Knowledge and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.
• Experience with evaporation equipment, agriculture, food, or a related industry is necessary.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in chemicals management, agriculture, or any related discipline.