The Plant Operator is responsible for efficient day to day supply of services to the manufacturing unit.
The Job Holder is responsible for:
1. Monitoring operation of HVAC systems and recording parameters e.g. Velocities, Pressures, Temperatures, Drainage Systems etc.
2. Monitoring/Inspection/Operation of Boilers, Compressors, Refrigerant Plant, Stills, Steam Generators, De-Min Plant etc. including water sampling and interpretation of results.
3. 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.
4. Responding to alarms by necessary adjustments or escalating where required.
5. Responding to alarms for Effluent Treatment plant when required.
6. Inspecting and replacing water filters and other consumable items and utility systems.
7. Support problem diagnosis and remedial action which is communicated to management and captured on the maintenance management system.
8. Completing and maintaining appropriate documentation including revision of S.O.P.s as necessary.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Monitoring, co-ordinating and taking the necessary action involved in the delivery/dispatch of Bulk Chemicals for example, supernatant waste, ethanol, caustic, etc.
2. Cleaning and painting of equipment in order to maintain a G.M.P. environment.
3. Reporting to engineering management and relevant section manager all observations which may affect performance of critical item of plant.
4. To ensure all personal protection equipment is worn and maintained as required for the work.
5. To be point of contact and controller for all works and activities going on in the plant areas.
6. Owning the GMP compliance of the plant areas, including all log books.
Carry out condition monitoring of plant performance and equipment condition.
Skills & Abilities
1. Able to work with colleagues across multiple departments.
2. Ability to liaise with external contractors working with Site Engineering.
3. Ability to carry out internal audits.
4. Ability to operate and regulate boiler plant equipment and to adjust as required for plant output.
5. Skill in repairing and maintaining various types of steam plant equipment.
6. Maintain various records and reports in boiler log.
7. Ability to utilise O & M manuals and system drawings.
8. Ability to understand and follow complex oral or written instructions on power plant operation.
Knowledge & Experience
1. GMP/GXP/GEMP experience with equipment log books and training files. (Auditing and Archiving of documents)
2. Demonstrate experience with managing the ordering of consumables.
3. Demonstrable knowledge of air conditioning plant, water treatment plant and L8 regulations.
4. Experience in repair and maintenance of Steam raising plant, good pipefitting and plumbing skills.
5. Two years experience in multi-purpose plant operation.
6. Awareness of current legislation affecting the carrying out of steam work.
Training & Education
1. City & Guilds Steam boiler operators qualification or equivalent steam qualification.
2. 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.
3. Any formal technical qualification in mechanical or maintenance engineering will be looked upon highly favourably.
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