About the position
Our Client is a leading specialist in animal by-products and renewable energy in the UK. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we process over 1.25 million tonnes of waste material annually, producing high-quality meals and oils for various industries while investing in renewable energy solutions.
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Energy Plant Operator to join our team at. In this role, you will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our processing facilities, contributing to our mission of sustainability and quality service. This position is based in one of our operational sites across the UK.
Responsibilities
- Manage the equipment such as rotary kiln, boilers etc.
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Perform regular safety checks
- Read charts, meters, and gauges to monitor electricity flow, steam output
- Adjust controls to regulate steam flow and distribution, adjusting output as needed
- Identify and rectify electrical or mechanical faults for the prevention of plant breakdowns
- Report and log major repair needs and unsafe conditions
- Respond to emergencies, system failures, and power outages, implementing contingency plans as needed
- Able to make considered decisions
Requirements
- Proven experience as a plant operator or similar role preferred.
- Experience with boilers (operating, maintaining)
- Mechanical knowledge about gearboxes, transmitters, lubing, bearing replacements
- Electrical knowledge covering connections, how to connect sensor, replace fuses, electrical failures, multimeter use, diagnostics of electrical motors - 3phase (380kw /320kw, currents - not essential
- Automation knowledge - control of the motors
- Thermodynamics knowledge: steam - how it produced temperatures, pressures, risk with working with steam, flow of steam and gases - desirable
- Combustion knowledge - biofuel combustion - desirable
- BOAS training certification - Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme - desirable
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector while working with a dedicated team, living abroad and earning in pounds, then please apply.
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About The Employer:
Our Client is a leading specialist in animal by-products and renewable energy in the UK. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we process over 1.25 million tonnes of waste material annually, producing high-quality meals and oils for various industries while investing in renewable energy solutions.
