Senior Operator - Biodiesel Pre-Treatment & Safety Lead

Argent Energy Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash

Enhanced pension

Bonus scheme

Onsite car parking

Skills and qualification development

Job summary

Argent Energy Limited seeks a Senior Operator to support the Team Leader in safely running the pre-treatment plant for biodiesel production. You will work 4 days on (2 days and 2 nights), 6 days off, and ensure KPI targets, process safety, and efficient operations.

You'll mentor operators, troubleshoot issues, keep accurate logs, and coordinate with maintenance, HSE, quality and tank operations to optimise plant performance while complying with environmental and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications or technical training in process operations or safety.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or processing.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a shift team ensuring KPI targets are met.
• Driving HSEQ compliance by setting high standards for the team and ensuring issues or events raised are recorded and actioned.
• Deputising for the team leader and mentoring operators to ensure plant safety, process efficiency, and troubleshooting operational issues.
• Working with the Team Leader to troubleshoot operational issues and resolve them promptly, coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records of plant operations, including logs, shift reports, detailed verbal and written handovers and incident reports.
• Providing on the job training to operators providing mentorship and technical assistance.
• Ensuring preventative maintenance is carried out on plant equipment according to the predefined schedule and apply safe systems of work

Skills

Pre-treatment operations

Process control systems

Troubleshooting

Pumps & equipment

Safe System of Work

SHE legislation

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Analytical skills

Education

Certifications or training in process operations or safety

Job description

Argent Energy Limited seeks a Senior Operator to support the Team Leader in safely running the pre-treatment plant for biodiesel production. You will work 4 days on (2 days and 2 nights), 6 days off, and ensure KPI targets, process safety, and efficient operations.

You'll mentor operators, troubleshoot issues, keep accurate logs, and coordinate with maintenance, HSE, quality and tank operations to optimise plant performance while complying with environmental and safety standards.