Senior Process Operator

Main role purpose:

The post holder is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant including managing engineering tasks in accordance with safe systems of work. 

Key responsibilities & accountabilities:

• Ensure that plant equipment is operated safely and efficiently and appropriate analysis checks are completed to support operational processes.  
• Issue Permits to Work.
• Use analytical diagnosis to detect process and equipment faults and carry out the required corrective action.
• Develop and promote ideas for continual plant improvements; maintain plant records in accordance with Company and statutory requirements. 
• Liaise with the maintenance team for work on the plant and ensures isolations for systems are established to planned timescales. 

Key skills & experience:

• NVQ Level 3 in continuous operation or equivalent.
• DCS plant operation.
• Problem-solving.
• IT skills for entering work orders, completing electronic logs and entering data into multiple databases.
• Self-confidence and strength of character to challenge people.
• High Level of motivation/flexibility.
• Good communication skills.