Renewable Plant Operator

Atlantic Biogas Ltd operate several renewable energy process plants and are looking for new Anaerobic Digestion Plant Operator(s), the new post will ideally bring a mix of hands on plant operator and craftsman capability to help provide new night working requirements and allow the transfer of existing operators into craftsman roles.

**Plant Operator Key Duties, include**:
1. Operate the plant and support the Operational Manager in delivering the operational objectives helping to provide him/her with plant status awareness and care in coordinating actions on the ground.

2. Operational diary and operational administration that is co-compatible with the post.

3. Taking samples of feedstock for quality control testing, measurement of feedstock received and other seasonal activities

4. Undertaking plant equipment checks and daily operational update meetings

5. First line maintenance of plant an equipment (including pumps, mixers, valves, motors, gearboxes) as well as occasional roles in some planned and unplanned maintenance work

6. Taking samples for basic analysis onsite or analysis offsite by others

7. Plant operational record keeping and contribution to the preparation of site performance and data reports;
The Postholder shall preferably be experienced and qualified as **follows**:
A relevant trade training having completed an apprenticeship in a demanding engineering trade or science discipline

3 years experience in a process, utility or other mechanical-electrical systems environment including both a hands on and a desk based role in plant operations, commissioning or similar

Shall be physically fit to undertake lone working, have the right to reside in the UK and have a current licence to drive in the UK

**Details and Benefits**
The role can be undertaken from anywhere reasonably placed for day to day access to the operational site and the Postholder shall work a base 36 hours per week.

**Salary**: £38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We operate in accordance with applicable government guidance at the time

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ellon: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

**Experience**:

- relevant: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Shift availability:

- Day shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 01/03/2023
Reference ID: Renewable Process Plant (AD) Plant Operator
Expected start date: 27/03/2023