Relief Utilities Operator

Carbery Food Ingredients Ltd; Ballineen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbery Group is seeking a relief utilities operator to monitor and run critical plant services across boilers, water systems, energy-recovery and wastewater treatment. The role ensures safe, compliant operation and continuous production with timely responses to alarms and shifts.

Ideal candidates hold a technical qualification in industrial operations and have 2+ years in process or utilities environments, preferably in dairy or food sectors, with strong teamwork and clear shift communication.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or demonstrated aptitude in industrial operations.
• Industrial utilities and process operations experience; SCADA/HMI; SOPs; permits, chemical safety and emergency response.
• Operational experience in dairy, food, pharmaceutical, utilities or other continuous-process environments preferred.
• Typically 2+ years of relevant process, utilities or production experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers, CHP, water, cooling, compressed air and energy-recovery systems to maintain safe, reliable supply.
• Operate wastewater, DAF and anaerobic/aerobic treatment processes to maintain stable performance and compliant discharge.
• Complete required sampling, laboratory tests, rounds, logs and environmental checks accurately and at the specified frequency.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions, take authorised corrective action and escalation as needed.

Skills

Shift communication

Teamwork

Decision making under pressure

Education

Technical qualification in industrial operations

Tools

SCADA/HMI

Job description

Company Overview

Carbery Group is dedicated to enriching lives. How do we do this? Owned by the farmers of West Cork, we are a global business with deep local roots. Our mission is to deliver lasting value to our farmer shareholders while making positive impact on our customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to doing this by creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and ingredient solutions. With customers in over 50 countries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, our open mindset and ability to be a good partner. We prioritise our customers' needs, while also valuing our planet and fostering a thriving, people-first environment.

Your Role in Carbery's Success

Operates and monitors the critical utilities and wastewater systems that support continuous dairy manufacturing. The role maintains safe supply, quality and availability of water, steam, power, compressed air, cooling and wastewater treatment services; responds to alarms and deviations from KPIs; performs routine testing, cleaning and operational maintenance; and provides competent shift or relief cover. This is a relief operator position so normal working hours will apply until shift work is required as cover.

How You Will Contribute

Operate and monitor boilers, CHP, water, cooling, compressed air and energy-recovery systems to maintain safe, reliable supply within defined limits. Operate and monitor wastewater, DAF and anaerobic/aerobic treatment processes to maintain stable performance and compliant discharge. Complete required sampling, laboratory tests, rounds, logs and environmental checks accurately and at the specified frequency. Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions, take authorised corrective action and escalation exposures?

Qualifications:

Relevant technical qualification or demonstrated aptitude and experience in industrial operations. Technical Knowledge: Industrial utilities and process operations; basic mechanical/process fault recognition; SCADA/HMI; sampling and laboratory tests; SOPs; permits, isolations, chemical safety and emergency response. Industry Experience: Operational experience in dairy, food, pharmaceutical, utilities, wastewater or another continuous-process environment is preferred. Level of Experience: Typically 2+ years of relevant process, utilities or production experience; structured training may be provided for suitable candidates. Interpersonal Skills: Clear shift communication, reliable teamwork and confidence to stop, challenge or escape? ...? (Missing?)

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Across our global organisation, we employ 1000 people in 8 countries – and we are growing. From production specialists to R&D experts, finance, quality, digital, marketing, sales and so much more, see what opportunities await you with Carbery and Synergy.