Shift Plant Operator

3 days ago


Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom Veolia Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Shift Plant Operator to join our team at Veolia. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Energy Recovery Facility (ERF).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide shift coverage to ensure continuous ERF operation and maintain high levels of plant availability.
  • Assist the Shift Team Leader in monitoring and operating plant from the Central Control Room, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Coordinate control room operations to achieve consistent power production and steam turbine operation, minimizing downtime and optimizing energy output.
  • Take immediate corrective action during emergencies to limit risks and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Monitor and control process parameters, raw materials usage, and environmental emissions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Safely shut down and restart plant sections according to procedures, minimizing downtime and optimizing maintenance schedules.
  • Perform emergency operations during unit trips and abnormal conditions, ensuring a swift and safe response.
  • Carry out lockout-tagout isolations and understand applied risk hazards, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Ensure compliance with Environmental Permit and report non-compliance, maintaining a high level of environmental stewardship.
  • Conduct routine plant inspections, adjustments, and data collection, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to optimize plant performance.

Requirements

  • IT literate with a strong understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical plant, with experience of plant operations and ideally an engineering background.
  • Experience gained through working in a continuous process environment, preferably with experience of working shifts.
  • Able to operate, or train to operate, a variety of auxiliary and fixed plant.
  • Able to work a continuous rotating shift pattern, including adequate voluntary overtime to cover the workload and colleagues' absences.
  • Self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision.
  • An effective team member, able to communicate well orally and in writing.
  • Flexible, with a creative approach to problem-solving.

What We Offer

  • 25 days of annual leave.
  • Access to our company pension scheme.
  • Free physiotherapy service.
  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers.
  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

Why Join Us

We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.



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