Plant Operator jobs in United States

Job Description

MPI requires a Maintenance Plant Operative for our client based in Cranfield

Date start - Late March
Duration - 6 months with option to extend
Shift patterns – 7:00am-15:00pm, 15:00pm-23:00pm, 23:00pm-7:00am (30 mins to 1 hour overlap between each shift)
Hours each week and regularity - Hours per week are likely variable depending on activities on site. Expected a minimum of 3-4 shifts a week.

1. Operate the pilot plant by using a control system (SCADA).
2. Monitor the plant during operation, start-up, shut down, and follow the operating procedures.
3. Coordinate and direct control room operations.
4. Monitor and control process parameters.
5. Assist Shift Team Leader with plant operation, monitoring, and first-line fault diagnosis.
6. Assist with maintenance tasks on site.

1. Previous plant experience.
2. Mechanical background, but other engineering backgrounds (chemical, process, electrical, automotive, aeronautic) are also acceptable.
3. Blue CSCS/Skill card (minimum).
4. Gold CSCS/Skill card preferred.
5. First aid qualified.