Treatment Plant Operator
Kepak Group, Ireland

We are currently recruiting for a Treatment Plant Operator to work in our busy food manufacturing site in Athleague, Co. Roscommon

This is a permanent position, subject to probationary period.

Hours of work: Rotating shift with a start time of 4pm to finish, Monday to Sunday.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the out of hours monitoring of the wastewater treatment plant ensuring is continued efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, maintain and trouble-shoot the effluent treatment facility
• Maintain a working knowledge of operation, methods and procedures of wastewater treatment plan
• Maintain basic knowledge of wastewater discharge norms and consent limits
• Maintain basic knowledge of physical, chemical and engineering aspects of treatment processes for wastewater
• Inspect and perform daily checks on effluent plant performance to ensure effective operations and maintain records, including start-up, shut down and daily monitoring of daily blood skid
• Complete planned maintenance activities in the water plant during weekend shut down periods
• Establish preventative maintenance schedules
• Perform regular draining and cleaning of effluent treatment plant
• Liaise with site engineering and hygiene teams as required during breakdowns, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintain daily open communications with site management teams
• Ensure safe storage of effluent chemicals in line with environmental policy
• Perform all work in conformance to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder

Requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Good communication skills
• Proactive in approach and problem solving
• Commitment to good practice and quality service
• Ability to work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
• IT skills
• Previous treatment plant experience would be beneficial
• Full training will be provided

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Training and Development
• Refer a friend scheme
• Values award program
• Online discount platform
• Social club

Job Rewards and Benefits