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Assistant Shift Plant Operator (Auxiliary Operator).
Rookery South Energy Recover Facility, near Stewartby in Bedfordshire.
The Assistant Shift Plant Operator (AO) is responsible for the safe operation of the Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility. Reporting directly to the Operations Shift Team Leader, the Assistant Shift Plant Operator will coordinate and carryout the on plant operational activities safely, efficiently and in line with Covanta procedures, whilst ensuring the facility is operationally compliant with the environment permit.
The role of Assistant Shift Plant Operator:
Operate the plant in a safe, environmentally compliant and in an efficient manner on a shift rotation basis. To include waste handling, boiler furnace, steam systems, fans, pumps, Steam Turbine Generator, ash handling, water treatment processes, conveyors, filter systems and valves etc.
The Assistant Shift Plant Operator will take a supporting role in the site H&S performance to include safety inspections, plant area responsibilities and partake in H&S meetings and forums.
Reporting any Health, Safety and Environmental near miss, accidents or incidents to the Shift Team Leader.
Hold a level of authorisation of Covanta's Safe System of Work and Site Safety Rules.
Carryout work in accordance with Covanta's procedures and risk assessments.
Ensure the appropriate standards of housekeeping are maintained.
Ability to operate mobile plant and overhead cranes.
Carryout, basic first line maintenance tasks as directed by the Shift Team Leader and support the maintenance department with routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
Co-ordinate and direct operational activities with Day Operations.
Monitor and manage consumable stock levels, ability to take process readings, plant inspections and routines.
Participate operational improvement processes, co-ordinate corrective actions, defect notifications and rectification.
During emergency situations the Assistant Shift Plant Operator will co-ordinate with the emergency services and perform the duties of a Fire Marshall whilst under the direction of the Shift Team Leader.
Qualification requirements:
The preferred level of education are to a Nation Vocational Qualification Level 2 or above in a technical or science subject, although relevant other qualifications with large process plant experience will be considered for the role.
Experience:
This role requires a basic technical background in either plant operations or maintenance. Full training will be provided.
Preferable practical experience with large boiler and rotating plant.
Specific skills:
Good English in terms of written and verbal communication.
Basic levels of IT literacy.
Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general, technical procedures and documentation.
The ability to understand plant drawings and diagrams would be beneficial.
A basic level of mathematical skills will be expected for this role.
Other skills and abilities :
Ability to take appropriate safe action on their own initiative or directed to prevent equipment damage, optimise plant availability and prevent injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations.
Ability to motivate and influence employees to maintain morale and involvement.
Ability to share knowledge and experiences.
Ability to analyse technical problems and provide effective solutions.
Performance driven to assist in the improvement of operational performance.
A highly competitive facility level compensation program will be provided to the successful candidate including base salary, performance-based incentive bonus, and additional facility level benefits.