Water Treatment Plant Operator

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Mobile phone provided

Flexible working options

Career development

Job summary

EPS Group in Ireland is seeking a Water Treatment Industry Process / Trade Operator to join our Dundalk wastewater treatment operations. The role requires practical knowledge of water treatment processes, with flexibility for weekend and bank holiday hours.

You will work on-site with automated control systems and participate in regular standby duties. Applicants with experience in water treatment, mechanical or electrical plant, and a willingness to learn are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience operating/w handling water treatment plants preferred.
• Experience in mechanical/electrical plant beneficial.
• Full driving licence is obligatory.
• Ability to learn servicing of equipment and assist maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment processes and run basic analyses.
• Carry out routine operational and maintenance tasks.
• Record process data and take samples daily.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean plant facilities.
• Participate in standby and call-out rota; flexible hours.

Skills

Reading English

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Spreadsheets

IT systems

Job description

Location: On site / Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Manufacturing | Operator
Salary: Negotiable salary

Job Description –Water Treatment Industry Process / Trade Operator

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

EPS require a number of Water Treatment Plant Operator to work on the Dundalk and Drogheda wastewater treatment plants in county Louth. The role requires a good understanding of the Water Treatment process.

• Water industry process experience would be beneficial but experience from a similar industry will be considered. A mechanical / electrical background would be beneficial
• Routine operational duties and regular maintenance tasks are a basic function of this role.
• General duties both inside and outside in all weathers.
• Process monitoring including some minor laboratory analysis will be required daily.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The role requires participation in a regular stand by and call out rota.

Skills / Attributes;

• 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 the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants – although similar process experience will be considered
• Experience in operating mechanical and electrical plant and machinery required
• The person will live in the locality, be able to ensure timely access to the site within the responsibility of the role – so a full clean driving licence is obligatory.
• Ability to learn to carry out servicing of equipment and assist the maintenance team with planned maintenance tasks.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

If you have any questions about this role or would like further information, please contact our recruiting team by emailing [e-mail].

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.