Allerton Waste Recovery Park, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
At our site in Knaresborough, Allerton Waste Recovery Park, we are recruiting for an Anaerobic Digestion Operator.
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a series of natural biological processes whereby organic waste material – known as feedstock – is broken down by micro-organisms and converted into energy, known as biogas. The biogas is used in a combined heat and power plant to generate renewable energy.
The role will be a hands-on role operating machinery on the site, managing feedstock (organic waste) throughput the process alongside assisting in plant maintenance, general upkeep and repairs. Promoting good working practices and positive relations between staff, the local community and external regulatory bodies.
* Salary £34,692.08
* Location: Allerton Waste Recovery Park, HG5 0SD
Responsibilities
* Safe and efficient operation of the plant during steady state, start up, shutdown and emergency situations as directed by the Operations Manager.
* Ensure day to day compliance with all aspects of the Environmental Permit, reporting any non-compliance or incident to the Operations Manager.
* Work within the company’s Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental System and all relevant legislation.
* To be authorised under the safety rules to the level of Senior Authorised Person to apply isolation, locks and safety tags, and the preparation and issuing of safety documents.
* Carrying out responsibilities as defined in the companies Safety Rules and associated procedures.
* Contribute towards the team effort, encourage team spirit and provide assistance to others.
* Carry out routine plant inspections and adjustments / operations as required collecting and recording plant data.
* Carrying out Operational Procedures to ensure that plant is in a fit and correct state for return to service following maintenance, outage or other prolonged shutdown.
* Responding to first line and breakdown maintenance requirements as far as background and experience permits. Assisting maintenance functions in any such maintenance.
* Participating in department training and development.
* Writing/amending site Operational procedures, implementing changes and improvements as required ensuring all procedures are relevant and accurate.
* Carrying out simple analysis to ensure the plant is fully optimised.
* Shift logging to ensure quality defect reporting and writing along with the reviewing of operational work specifications.
* Able to safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck, front Load mechanical shovel and grab crane. (Training will be offered to suitable candidates).
* Loading fermenter/dry digester with organic material.
* Involvement with replacing pumps, shafts and other components.
* Maximise the biogas yields of the fermenters and electricity produced by the engines.
* Management of CLO (Compost like output) to ensure ABPR is adhered to at all times.
* Out loading the CLO to the various off takers.
Qualifications
* Experience working with Anaerobic Digestion. This will include a good level of practical Operational/Maintenance experience/knowledge.
* A good understanding of all HSE aspects is a fundamental requirement, IOSH managing safely is preferable.
Skills
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* The ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility during dynamic situations.
* Completer/Finisher able to deliver results on schedule.
* Affable and flexible personality.
* Detail oriented.
Benefits
* Entry into Company bonus scheme - up to 5%.
* Thalia’s pension contribution is 3% and your contribution is 5%.
* 24 days annual leave.
* Annual opportunity to buy additional annual leave (up to 5 days).
* Life assurance: 2 x annual salary.
* Flexible benefits: Access to a wide range of flexible benefits through Bravo Benefits, allowing you to tailor your package to suit your individual needs, including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle options.
* Free parking.
Inclusion
At Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV, we’re focused on who you are, your skills and passion that can be brought to Thalia Waste Management. We know and understand that everyone is different and has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working and any adjustments that could be needed! We’ll do all that we can to support everyone from their first contact with us. For any support or adjustments needed through our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will make sure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Allerton Waste Recovery Park, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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