Plant Operator

First Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Operator for a contract role in Shropshire. You will monitor and assess process operation parameters, maintain plant equipment, and adjust parameters for optimal performance. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in plant operation and experience with commissioning processes. Competitive compensation and a dynamic working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a plant operator with experience in water treatment.
• Ability to monitor process parameters and operate chemical systems.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and related operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess process operating parameters daily.
• Maintain and monitor plant equipment and chemical systems.
• Adjust process parameters for optimal performance.

Skills

Process monitoring

Equipment maintenance

Operational data recording

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Plant Operator

Location: Shropshire (Oswestry)

Contract: Outside IR35

Our client are currently seeking skilled and experienced Plant Operators for a contract-based role in Oswestry. The primary responsibility will be the process monitoring of the new plant during the commissioning phase.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the process operating parameters on a daily basis, including MLSS (Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids), SSVI (Sludge Volume Index), final effluent analyses, sludge thickener performance, and sludge and chemicals.
• Regularly monitor plant equipment, including ferric and caustic chemical systems and sludge thickeners.
• Maintain and monitor analysers, recalibrate instruments, and order reagents as required.
• Adjust process parameters to ensure optimal performance.
• Report directly to the Advance Plus process commissioning engineer.
• Work closely with the commissioning team to ensure smooth project progression and completion.
• Attend regular meetings to discuss progress, performance, and any related issues.
• Complete daily logs and record all operational data.
• Order necessary chemicals (ferric, caustic, poly, reagents, cuvettes for sampling analyses) and take deliveries.
• Assist the team with shutdowns, access requirements, and other related tasks during the commissioning phase.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background as a skilled and experienced plant operator, with a comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day operational needs of a water treatment plant and the ability to respond to any issues that arise during the commissioning phase.