Control Room Operative

Daval Associates; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day shift

Mon-Fri pattern

Permanent role

Training and development

Job summary

Daval Associates are recruiting a Control Room Operator for a busy Waste Treatment & Renewable Energy facility in Manvers. You will monitor plant and equipment from the control room, respond to operational issues and ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental standards.

In this role you will operate SCADA systems, analyse data, maintain records and support continuous improvement. The shift is 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, offering a full-time permanent opportunity with training

Qualifications

• Experience using SCADA in a process plant or similar operational environment.
• Proven track record delivering improvements and hitting KPIs.
• Willingness to undertake relevant internal and external training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor MBT SCADA/control systems, optimising crane movements, waste placement and throughput.
• Diagnose operational issues and liaise with Engineering to prioritise critical breakdowns.
• Monitor crane performance, downtime and operating data, maintaining accurate records and producing weekly Pareto reports.
• Carry out site fly treatments and review monitoring data in accordance with the site Fly Management Plan.
• Maintain accurate stock control and records of contract and non-contract waste.
• Monitor and respond to fires, alarms and fire-system faults.
• Maintain safe, efficient and compliant site operations, working towards KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation and permits.
• Support continuous improvement and implementation of new procedures.
• Carry out light equipment maintenance and deputise for the MBT Supervisor.

Skills

SCADA systems experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Control Room Operator

Location: Manvers

Pay Rate: £15.16 per hour

Hours: 07:00-17:00, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Control Room Operator to join a busy Waste Treatment & Renewable Energy Facility based in Manvers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing operation where you will play a key role in the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the facility.

As a Control Room Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring plant and equipment from the control room, responding to operational issues and ensuring the facility operates in line with all health & safety, environmental and operational standards.

This role would suit someone with experience in waste management, recycling, manufacturing, process operations or a similar industrial environment who is looking to develop their career within the waste and renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor MBT SCADA/control systems, optimising crane movements, waste placement and Refinement throughput.
• Diagnose operational issues and take appropriate corrective action, liaising with Engineering to prioritise critical breakdowns.
• Monitor crane performance, downtime and operating data, maintaining accurate records and producing weekly Pareto reports.
• Carry out site fly treatments and review monitoring data in accordance with the site Fly Management Plan.
• Maintain accurate stock control and records of contract and non-contract waste.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to fires, alarms and fire-system faults.
• Maintain safe, efficient and compliant site operations, working towards daily, weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, Company policies, the site Environmental Permit and PFI contract requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and the implementation of new processes, standards and procedures.
• Carry out light equipment maintenance, housekeeping and cleaning duties.Deputise for the MBT Supervisor when required.
• Work towards becoming a Site Senior Approved Person (SAP), responsible for site isolations, permits and contractor control.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the Company.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Experience using SCADA systems, ideally within a process plant or similar operational environment.
• Experience working to defined KPIs and delivering continuous improvement.
• Experience implementing new processes and data capture/reporting systems.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of MRF/waste operations.
• Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
• Good customer service and organisational skills.
• Computer literate.
• Willingness to undertake relevant internal and external training.
• Live within 20 miles of the plant.
• Full UK driving licence.

Preferred

• Mobile plant operating experience.
• Experience working shifts.
• Knowledge of waste-processing operations and the principles of valves, pumps, motors and associated instrumentation.
• Basic mechanical and plant maintenance skills.
• Logistics operations experience.
• Fire Marshal training.
• First Aid qualification.

What We Offer

• £15.16 per hour
• 07:00-17:00 day shift
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Opportunity to work within the growing waste management and renewable energy sector
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to develop specialist plant and control room experience
• A role with genuine responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the facility
• Weekend flexibility may occasionally be required