Plant Operator

Job Title: Plant Operator

Location: Shropshire (Oswestry)

Contract: Outside IR35

Our client are currently seeking skilled and experienced Plant Operators for a contract-based role in Oswestry. The primary responsibility will be the process monitoring of the new plant during the commissioning phase.

• Monitor and assess the process operating parameters on a daily basis, including MLSS (Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids), SSVI (Sludge Volume Index), final effluent analyses, sludge thickener performance, and sludge and chemicals.
• Regularly monitor plant equipment, including ferric and caustic chemical systems and sludge thickeners.
• Maintain and monitor analysers, recalibrate instruments, and order reagents as required.
• Adjust process parameters to ensure optimal performance.
• Report directly to the Advance Plus process commissioning engineer.
• Work closely with the commissioning team to ensure smooth project progression and completion.
• Attend regular meetings to discuss progress, performance, and any related issues.
• Complete daily logs and record all operational data.
• Order necessary chemicals (ferric, caustic, poly, reagents, cuvettes for sampling analyses) and take deliveries.
• Assist the team with shutdowns, access requirements, and other related tasks during the commissioning phase.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background as a skilled and experienced plant operator, with a comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day operational needs of a water treatment plant and the ability to respond to any issues that arise during the commissioning phase.