Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

EPS Group; Kerry Pike; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

CPD accredited employer

Laptop/desk and phone provided

Job summary

EPS Group invites applications for a part-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator role based in Waterville, South Kerry. The position is a 1-year fixed-term contract with responsibilities covering routine operations, maintenance, process monitoring, and basic mechanical tasks.

Strong IT literacy and ability to work alone or in a team are essential. Experience with mechanical/electrical plant is desirable, and a full clean driving licence is obligatory.

Qualifications

• Good reading English and excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to use spreadsheets and other basic computer programmes necessary
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively on your own or in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and waste water Industry

Responsibilities

• Routine operational duties and regular maintenance tasks are a basic function of this role
• General maintenance duties both inside and outside in all weather conditions
• Process monitoring and completing record sheets and taking process samples
• Manual work may be required from time to time
• Role ranges from process control, operation of equipment and monitoring to basic mechanical maintenance and repair, full training will be given
• General housekeeping activities such as cleaning and washing plant and areas down and grounds maintenance also required
• Treatment process is fully automated and has a comprehensive control system. Proficiency in IT/computers important, full training will be given
• Working alone at times. Awareness of need to follow formal procedures and safe working methods essential
• Flexibility with hours of work is vital for this role including weekend work and bank holiday work when on-call
• The role requires participation in a regular stand by and call out rota and will be compensated accordingly

Skills

Reading English

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

EPS require a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to work on a part time basis (25 hours over per week) on 1 year fixed term contract as a plant operator in the South Kerry region using Waterville as a base. The role requires a good understanding of the Waste Water Treatment process.

This is a multi-disciplined organisation and job role, so all experienced applicants from associated disciplines are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine operational duties and regular maintenance tasks are a basic function of this role
• General maintenance duties both inside and outside in all weather conditions
• Process monitoring and completing record sheets and taking process samples
• Manual work may be required from time to time
• Role ranges from process control, operation of equipment and monitoring to basic mechanical maintenance and repair, full training will be given
• General housekeeping activities such as cleaning and washing plant and areas down and grounds maintenance also required
• Treatment process is fully automated and has a comprehensive control system. Proficiency in IT/computers important, full training will be given
• Working alone at times. Awareness of need to follow formal procedures and safe working methods essential
• Flexibility with hours of work is vital for this role including weekend work and bank holiday work when on-call
• The role requires participation in a regular stand by and call out rota and will be compensated accordingly

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good use of reading English and excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use spreadsheets and other basic computer programmes necessary
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively on your own or in a team environment
• Have a willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and waste water Industry

Requirements

• Experience in operating mechanical and electrical plant and machinery desirable
• The person will live in the locality, and be able to ensure timely access to the site within the responsibility of the role - so a full clean driving licence is obligatory

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company van and fuel card
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer's outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.