Synergi Search & Select Ltd

Plant Operator




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, co-ordinating 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







Category
Description

Essential


Desirable



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.


(Legionella control), central heating systems, refrigeration plant and cooling towers.

  • 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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