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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.
- 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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