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COMPANY: NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd

DIVISION: Technical Services

DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Projects

VACANCY: Process Engineer

SALARY BAND: ND1K

REF NO: EC15560

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ABOUT NTP RADIOISOTOPES:

NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd is a subsidiary of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa). We are headquartered at the world-class Pelindaba Nuclear Facility near Pretoria, South Africa.

NTP is a leading global producer and supplier of radioisotope-based diagnostic imaging and therapy products, and exports to 50 countries around the world.

The NTP brand is built around values of excellence, safety, accountability, reliability and growth. Transformation is at the very heart of what we do at every level and we are committed to an extensive cultural change process that will enable us to ensure our world-class legacy well into the future.

As part of ensuring the sustainable, profitable future of nuclear radiation products, we have committed to systemic engagement with and improvement of our business relationships with partners and subsidiaries, and ensuring that our operating model, our leadership, and our people are supported and enabled through these processes. Enterprise Development forms a key part of our strategy for sustainability.

For more information on NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd visit: www.ntp.co.za

Position overview

NTP is looking for a Process Engineer who will be responsible for: developing process solutions for the production of radioisotopes and to provide the necessary supporting technical and process information to ensure that all the regulatory technical requirements are met. These projects could consist of the development of new process and associated facilities, or the modification of existing processes and facilities.

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Job Profile:

To develop process solutions for the production of radioisotopes and to provide the necessary supporting technical and process information to ensure that all the regulatory technical requirements are met. These projects could consist of the development of new process, optimisation of existing process and associated facilities, and or evaluation of new technologies presented to NTP.

Key Performance Areas:

IT Infrastructure Design and Management

Translate user requirements statements into technical design requirements; Design and development of technical systems complying with such URS’s; Develop conceptual solutions complying with such requirements; Develop process descriptions; Develop process data sheets as inputs to other engineering disciplines; Develop control descriptions and process interlock descriptions; Develop acceptance criteria for the various design stages, i.e. concept design, basic

design, and functional testing of the subsystems as well as the final integrated system; Participate in design and safety review meetings; Compile supporting design files providing traceability of technical decisions to contextual

challenges; Develop engineering assessments to demonstrate compliance of design with regulatory

requirements; Check working drawings for suitability with respect to the process, space, accessibility,

maintenance etc. (P&ID’s and layout drawings); Consideration of the process safety aspects of projects, which arise from the use of

hazardous materials (hydrogen explosion investigation); Document ‘As-built’ information of existing system / processes; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; Update and / or developing SOPs; Support audits; Initiate and manage CCN’s; Establish engineering baselines; and Provide technical leadership during construction and commissioning activities.

Job Requirements:

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Ability to engage with personnel, both internal and external to the organization, e.g. Regulatory, SHEQ, Licensing departments, and Suppliers.

Innovative and inquisitive. Multi-disciplinary engineering understanding. Understanding the engineering analysis processes. Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Communication skills. Strategic planning. Ability to work under pressure and meet targets. Computer literate – Ms Projects and Ms Office.

Qualifications and Experience:

B Eng. (Chemical), and Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in process engineering Exposure to cGMP requirements in terms of radiopharmaceutical requirements will be a

distinct advantage. Minimum of Candidate registration with the Engineering council of South Africa A proven track record in dealing with the requirements of the national regulators will be a

distinct advantage. A thorough understanding of the production process employed for 99 Mo and 131I will be

a distinct advantage. Experience in Radiation Practice will be an added advantage.

Closing date: 23 October 2020.

Contact Person

Ms Joy Tsoku

Tel: 012 305 4342

Building: Beva C4, Room 2/28, Pelindaba

Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications to vacancy@ntp.co.za

IMPORTANT:

The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and achieving EE targets as contemplated in the relevant NTP Employment Equity Plan.

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In line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, a thorough selection process inclusive of an assessment battery will be used in order to determine whether a candidate has the necessary competencies that are inherently required to perform the role successfully.GENERAL:

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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