Shift Plant Operator

Cobalt Energy Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Energy Limited is seeking a dedicated Shift Plant Operator to join its state-of-the-art Biomass power station in the United Kingdom. The facility uses gasification technology and processes up to 72,000 tonnes of Biomass per annum.

You will control and monitor operations, carry out regular checks, and relay information to the Shift Team Leader, while supporting safe, efficient, and continuous plant running on a 365 day, 24/7 shift rota.

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Shift Plant Operator to join a state of the art Biomass power station. The facility uses gasification technology and is designed to process up to 72,000 tonnes of Biomass per annum.

The key aim of this role is:

• To be responsible for controlling and monitoring of all operations on plant, completing regular checks on equipment, relaying the information to Shift Team leader.
• To provide assistance to the Shift Team Leader and maintain the safe, efficient, and continuous running of the WBPL plant.

The key metrics are:

• Controlling and monitoring of all operations on plant.
• Completing regular checks on equipment.
• Relaying the information to Shift Team Leader.
• Maintaining sufficient levels of fuel available to the fuel conveyors in the absence of the Front Shovel Driver.

The roles and responsibilities are:

• Adhering to all company policies and procedures at all times.
• Monitor the plant operation and performance using SCADA / DCS.
• Carry out regular plant walk rounds to determine plant running conditions.
• Complete all scheduled walking tour preventative maintenance schedules – PPM’s.
• Make changes to plant apparatus where required or instructed to support and maintain plant availability.
• Carry out first line maintenance tasks where directed by the Shift Team Leader.
• Shift cover in the event of sickness or training.
• All other duties which reasonably fall within the capability of the Shift Plant Operator where directed or requested by the Shift Team Leader, Senior Shift Team Leader, Operations Manager or Plant Manager.
• To work as part of a 365 day, 24/7, shift-rota.

Key Accountabilities:

• Contractor engagement and supervision on site.
• Ensuring fuel stocks are controlled assisting with the removal of out of spec fuels and rejects where necessary.
• Optimisation of plant performance.
• Accurate record-keeping on plant tours PPM’s and plant running condition.
• Environmental reporting of incidents to line management.
• Monitoring and implementing company H&S and environmental policy.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained at all times.