Chp Operator

**Purpose of job**

The purpose of this job is to ensure the CHP plant stays running within set-point automatic controlled values in a safe manner in order to maximise the efficient delivery of heat and power from the plant. The operator must look after the chip drying operation involving the belt dryer, walking floors and silos to ensure maximum output of dried chip to 30% moisture content.

**Direct reports**

Fuel moisture content - Belt drying operation

Density samples - Belt drying operation

Fuel calorific value samples - Bark, Buttchips & Dried chip

Water analysis W1, W2, W3 & W4 - CHP plant operation

Shift handover report

Maintenance & Greasing of plant

**Key tasks**

**Daily tasks**

Such activities may include:
1. Working 12 hour shifts

2. Working at heights including such duties as clearing blocked sensors, greasing conveyors etc

3. Lone working 12 hour shifts

4. Driving heavy machinery such as Volvo bucket loaders, forklifts etc

5. Load fuel into walking floors using Volvo bucket loader

a. Belt dryer walking floor must be filled with wet wood chip and kept full

b. CHP walking floor must be filled with Bark, Buttchips and Dried chip according to a ratio set by CHP manager to achieve a uniform moisture content and mix

6. Completing data gathering and analysis for daily and weekly reports including residue density, moisture content oven samples, fuel calorific samples, meter readings of electric and thermal meters, raw material volumes, processing volumes, water sampling etc

7. Checking and making sure the plant is capable of full operation. Organising duties such as emptying ash container in a timely manner, ensuring silo truck loading is operational.

8. Respond to alarms raised on the computer system and react accordingly to get the plant back to correct operational set points.

9. Maintaining a clean working environment

10. Following maintenance schedule to ensure 24/7 operation

11. Any other duties assigned by CHP manager

**Work schedule**

12 hours shifts rota will be required as it follows 2 day shifts (06:00-18:00), 2 night shifts (18:00-06:00) and 4 days off.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.00-£12.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person