Waste Water Plant Operator

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. The role requires a good understanding of the Waste Water Treatment process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mechanical and electrical background is preferred, and some process experience would be beneficial
• Routine operational duties and regular maintenance tasks are a basic function of this role
• General duties both inside and outside in all weathers
• Process monitoring and completing record sheets and taking process samples
• Manual work may be required from time to time
• Role ranges from process control, operation of equipment and monitoring
• Basic mechanical maintenance and repair
• General cleaning, washing plant / areas down and ground maintenance
• Treatment process is fully automated and has a comprehensive control systems
• Proficiency in IT/computers important
• Working alone at times. Awareness of need to follow formal procedures and safe working methods essential
• Flexibility with hours of work is vital for this role including weekend work and bank holiday work
• The role requires participation in a regular stand by and call out rota

REQUIREMENTS

• Good use of reading English and excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use spreadsheets and other basic computer programmes necessary
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively on your own or in a team environment
• Have a willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and wastewater Industry
• Experience in the operation, maintenance of wastewater treatment plants – similar process experience will be considered
• Experience in operating mechanical and electrical plant / machinery required
• Valid safepass required and be able to ensure timely access to site – clean driving licence is mandatory.