Plant Operator

Roles & Responsibilities:

Operational:

Report and monitor performance, by operating the plant turbine, boilers, andcoordinate incoming and outgoing waste.

To maintain a steady control of the above by measuring temperature flow, pressure readings from the turbine/boiler, control systems and gauges.

Accurately report readings and log daily operations in the shift log for continued monitoring and shift change overs.

Effectively react to planned and unplanned (i.e. emergency) repairs, blockages and changesin the plant central systems.

Promptly react to system alarms/protocols to secure areas of the plant if/as required.

Monitoring all areas of the plant from the control room. This includes, operating the overhead crane for the systematic removal of waste, and accessing all areas of the plant (from height to ground levels) to check instruments, gauges, and to take readings and take actions as required.

Fulfil the role of Plant Attendant if/when required. This includes, (and is notlimited to) the loading and unloading of vehicles, use of the Fork Lift Truck(FLT) for the fitting and removal of Big Bags.

Ensure plant cleaning schedules are fulfilled to a satisfactory standard.

Working at height and in confined spaces.

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Health & Safety:

Maintaina high standard of housekeeping on the plant at all times.

Demonstrate safe working practices in line with the Company’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.

Active involvement in fire drills and evacuation exercises.

Reporting to the relevant levels of management any contravention of statutory and safe working practices, this includes reporting accidents and incidents.

As aminimum requirement to work towards acting as designated person within the Company’s Permit to Work (PTW) system.

Highlight any necessary changes required within Plant Operating Instructions (POI’s), and Risk Assessments.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with all departments.

The above duties are not exhaustive. The job holder will also be required to carryout other ad hoc duties that are necessary.

Experience/Qualifications/Skills:

Experience and/or understanding of operating boiler and steam turbine plants would be advantageous.

Experience of using, and qualifications in the use of Fork Lift Truck (FLT) and FrontLoading Shovel (FLS) vehicles also advantageous.

A current first aid qualification would be desirable.