Biochar Plant Operator - 24/7 Shift (SCADA)

Severn Wye Energy Agency Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Wye Biochar in Warrington seeks a Shift Process Plant Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of a pyrolysis plant. You will monitor a continuous thermal process, respond to alarms, and support start-ups and shutdowns in a 24/7 rotating shift pattern.

You will work with SCADA/HMI systems, perform inspections, record operational data and collaborate with maintenance to maximise plant availability and safety. A strong focus on environmental and quality standards is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating industrial process plant, manufacturing equipment or continuous-process facilities.
• Experience with SCADA, HMI or DCS-controlled processes.
• Understanding of Permit to Work, risk assessment and Safe Systems of Work.
• Strong commitment to safety-critical, lone working practices.
• Good communication, teamwork and computer skills.
• Ability to use electronic operational reporting systems.
• Telehandler licence or willingness to obtain one.
• Physically capable of carrying out operational duties safely.
• Ability and willingness to work a 24/7 rotating shift pattern.
• Proactive approach to identifying hazards, defects and improvement opportunities, troubleshooting.
• Experience in pyrolysis/biomass, energy-from-waste, chemical or thermal processing, combustion, process control, mechanical/electrical systems or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate pyrolysis, process and ancillary equipment within approved parameters.
• Monitor temperature, pressure, gas systems, emissions and other critical process conditions.
• Operate SCADA/HMI systems and respond appropriately to alarms and process deviations.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and accurately record operational data.
• Support safe start-up, shutdown, changeover, isolation and recommissioning activities.
• Assist with maintenance and authorised operation of mobile plant, including telehandlers/loading equipment.
• Receive and handle feedstocks, consumables and finished products; package, store and dispatch biochar safely.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, production quality and environmental compliance.
• Complete production records, electronic reports and structured shift handovers.
• Report defects, incidents, near misses and abnormal conditions promptly.

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Shift work

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Hazard identification

Tools

SCADA/HMI/DCS

Job description

Severn Wye Biochar in Warrington seeks a Shift Process Plant Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of a pyrolysis plant. You will monitor a continuous thermal process, respond to alarms, and support start-ups and shutdowns in a 24/7 rotating shift pattern.

You will work with SCADA/HMI systems, perform inspections, record operational data and collaborate with maintenance to maximise plant availability and safety. A strong focus on environmental and quality standards is required.