Plant Operator

The Plant Operator is responsible for efficient day to day supply of services to the manufacturing unit.

The Job Holder is responsible for:

• Monitoring operation of HVAC systems and recording parameters e.g. Velocities, Pressures, Temperatures, Drainage Systems etc.
• Monitoring/ Inspection/ Operation of Boilers, Compressors, Refrigerant Plant, Stills, Steam Generators, De-Min Plant etc. including water sampling and interpretation of results.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks including (but not limited to) steam traps, water filters, air filters, valves etc. including draining and refilling of systems as required.
• Responding to alarms by necessary adjustments or escalating where required.
• Responding to alarms for Effluent Treatment plant when required.
• Inspecting and replacing water filters and other consumable items and utility systems.
• Support problem diagnosis and remedial action which is communicated to management and captured on the maintenance management system.
• Completing and maintaining appropriate documentation including revision of S.O.P.'s as necessary

• Monitoring, coordinating and taking the necessary action involved in the delivery\dispatch of Bulk Chemicals for example, supernatant waste, ethanol, caustic, etc.
• Cleaning and painting of equipment in order to maintain a G.M.P. environment.
• Reporting to engineering management and relevant section manager all observations which may affect performance of critical item of plant.
• To ensure all personal protection equipment is worn and maintained as required for the work.
• To be point of contact and controller for all works and activities going on in the plant areas.
• Owning the GMP compliance of the plant areas, including all log books.
• Carry out condition monitoring of plant performance and equipment condition.

Person Specification

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Skills &
Abilities

• Able to work with colleagues across multiple departments.
• Ability to liaise with external contractors working with Site Engineering
• Ability to carry out internal audits
• Ability to operate and regulate boiler plant equipment and to adjust as required for plant output.
• Skill in repairing and maintaining various types of steam plant equipment.
• Maintain various records and reports in boiler log
• Ability to utilise O & M manuals and system drawings.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral or written instructions on power plant operation.

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Knowledge & Experience

• GMP/GXP/GEMP experience with equipment log books and training files. (Auditing and Archiving of documents)
• Demonstrate experience with managing the ordering of consumables.
• Demonstrable knowledge of air conditioning plant, water treatment plant and L8 regulations.

(Legionella control), central heating systems, refrigeration plant and cooling towers.

• Experience in repair and maintenance of Steam raising plant, good pipefitting and plumbing skills.
• Two years' experience in multi-purpose plant operation.
• Awareness of current legislation affecting the carrying out of steam work.

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Training &
Education

• City & Guilds Steam boiler operators qualification or equivalent steam qualification
• Successful candidates will ideally be certified industrial boiler operatives and will have qualifications from an approved boiler operation accredited scheme - acceptable qualifications are: Certified Industrial Boiler Operator (CertIB0) for steam raising boilers; Diploma in Boiler Plant Operation Management (DipBOM). Previous experience will be taken into account.
• Any formal technical qualification in mechanical or maintenance engineering will be looked upon highly favourably.

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