Plant Operator in Oswestry, Shropshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Water sector project

Commissioning experience

Team collaboration

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie recruits an experienced Plant Operator to support a wastewater treatment project in Oswestry on the United Utilities framework. You will monitor plant performance, operate equipment and ensure safe, efficient delivery alongside the Advance Plus process team.

The role suits a skilled operator with water sector experience, strong process monitoring skills and a track record of delivering schemes safely on construction sites.

Qualifications

• A valid CSCS card is essential.
• Proven experience as a skilled plant operator.
• Experience in the water sector within a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the new plant's processes and operating performance on a daily basis.
• Record and review process parameters and chemical usage.
• Monitor plant equipment and calibrate instruments as required.
• Attend meetings with the client and project team.
• Receive and manage chemical deliveries safely.

Skills

Process monitoring

Wastewater treatment

CSCS card

Job description

Plant Operator | Water Treatment Plant Operator | Wastewater Process Operator

Oswestry | Contract | United Utilities Framework | Water Sector Construction

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Plant Operator to support a project in Oswestry on the United Utilities framework. Working alongside MWH Treatment and the Advance Plus process team, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the performance of a new wastewater treatment plant, ensuring processes operate safely and efficiently.

This role would suit a skilled plant operator with experience in the water sector and a strong understanding of process monitoring, equipment performance and safe delivery on construction projects.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on a water sector project within the United Utilities framework.
• The chance to contribute to the commissioning and operation of a new treatment plant.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced process engineers and project teams.

Key Duties

• Monitor the new plant's processes and operating performance on a daily basis.
• Record and review process parameters, including MLSS, SSVI, final effluent analysis, sludge thickener performance, sludge levels and chemical usage.
• Monitor plant equipment, including oxidation ditch inducers, blowers, instruments, ferric and caustic dosing systems, and sludge thickeners.
• Monitor analysers, recalibrate instruments and order reagents as required.
• Adjust process parameters to maintain effective plant performance.
• Maintain accurate daily operational logs and report progress and performance to the Advance Plus process commissioning engineer.
• Liaise with the client, suppliers and the Advance Plus process team.
• Attend regular meetings with United Utilities to discuss progress, performance and operational matters.
• Order chemicals and consumables, including ferric, caustic, polymer, reagents and cuvettes for sampling and analysis.
• Receive and manage chemical deliveries safely.
• Support the Advance Plus team with plant shutdowns, access arrangements and related activities.

Requirements

• A valid CSCS card is essential.
• Proven experience as a skilled and experienced plant operator.
• Experience working in the water sector within a construction environment.
• A proven track record of delivering schemes ranging from small to large in a safe and responsible manner.
• The ability to monitor plant performance, maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and technical teams.