Chemical Production Operative

1 month ago

Brighouse, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Job description

Job Title: SCN – Chemical Plant Operator

Reports to: QC Manager / Works Manager
Direct Report: N/A
Indirect Reports: Colleagues across the business

Main Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Chemical Plant Operator responsible for the operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of a saponification plant involved in soap production. The candidate will manage chemical processes that blend fats and oils with caustic soda, ensuring smooth operation and quality control. This hands-on role requires strong interpersonal skills and offers the potential for career advancement into a shift management position, with broader responsibilities in plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operation:
The role involves starting and stopping the SCN and all auxiliary equipment.
Operators will work with both indoor and outdoor machinery, applying knowledge in computers, math, physics, and chemistry to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
Monitoring ingredient tank levels and ensuring correct temperature settings are critical tasks.
Quality Control:
The operator will perform chemical tests at various stages to ensure proper saponification and maintain correct electrolyte values.
Testing and recording the results of the finished product, in line with established procedures, will be required.
The role also includes testing incoming raw materials, such as fats and oils, to ensure quality.
Maintenance and Safety:
Regular cleaning of the centrifuge and plant areas is expected, with strict adherence to safety protocols, including the use of PPE during daily tasks.
Day-to-Day Operations:

Plant Preparation and Shutdown:
The candidate will prepare the plant for operation, including warming up vessels and starting the centrifuge, and ensure the proper storage of intermediate products.
Responsibilities also include safely stopping the plant, conducting necessary QC tests, and leaving the plant ready for the next day's operations.
Communication:
Effective communication with the management team regarding any operational concerns is essential.
Flexibility:
When the plant is not operational, and cleaning tasks are complete, the candidate may be required to assist in other areas of the factory as needed.
Organisational Skills & Leadership:

The candidate should be capable of effectively communicating with management and making informed decisions on day-to-day operations. Quick and effective responses are necessary to adapt to changing conditions or breakdowns and prevent potential issues.
Candidate Profile:

Knowledge & Experience:

Experience with chemicals, pumps, and valves is essential.
Skills:

A quick learner with the ability to perform laboratory work.
Attitude (Attributes):

The ideal candidate will be conscientious, detail-oriented, and possess practical common sense for effective decision-making.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to work in a dynamic environment with the potential for significant career growth. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant, contributing to the overall success of the business.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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