Industry: Waste / Renewable Energy (Anaerobic Digestion)
Based: Energen Biogas
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Hours: 42.12 Hours, 7:00am to 4:00pm, on a shift pattern Monday through to Sunday. 4 on 4 off.
The Company
Bio Capital are a growing renewables company with numerous sites based throughout the UK, creating renewable electricity, natural fertiliser and renewable gas. Their main aim is to contribute and assist in meeting Net Zero targets, and are nature positive through their products and services. Working in this desired, sustainable sector gives you a direct role in changing our future for the better.
As a part of the Bio Capital Group, Earnside Energy, a proud and passionate team, are seeking a dedicated Site Operator to be involved in the day to day running of our renewable energy plant, the job will involve basic maintenance, cleaning, laboratory testing, machinery operation and much more.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The main objective of this role is to assist with the daily operational needs of the business and have a positive impact on the site ensuring that all activities are conducted in a safe and compliant manner at all times.
- Ensure high levels of Health, Safety and Environmental practice with a duty of care to yourself and others.
- Operate the facility in line with policy and procedure.
- Keeping the facility clean, dry, and tidy at all times.
- Incoming load inspection and acceptance for both AD and IVC Operations.
- Removal of physical contaminants from incoming loads and compost oversize.
- Screening of compost batches.
- Operation of mobile plant including conducting daily checks and immediate reporting of defects.
- Operation of De-Packaging plant & load with AD input materials.
- Daily Checks on Fixed Plant & Equipment.
- Safely and effectively monitor the operation of the process.
- Liaise with third party contractors to report breakdowns, co-ordinate repairs.
- Internal laboratory testing of feedstock and digestate.
- Daily recording of AD Plant performance data.
- Monthly stock take of critical spares and site consumables.
- Load slow speed shredder, IVC bunkers and mobile trailer with co-mingled waste for composting.
- Forming and turning of compost windrows within CMB.
- Load collection vehicles with compost for dispatch.
- Transfer of incoming waste to designated storage bays within reception hall.
- Jet wash and clean operational areas surfaces, general housekeeping tasks.
- Prompt reporting of SHEQ related near misses and incidents.
- Sundry tasks as requested.
Primary Responsibilities
- Incoming load inspection and acceptance for both AD and IVC Operations.
- Working as part of a team to ensure KPI’s are met for the company budget.
- Taking samples for laboratory testing. Daily recording of AD plant performance data.
- Promote and demonstrate safe working practices at all times.
- Operation of plant machinery including conducting daily checks and immediate reporting of defects.
Qualifications and Skills
- Must be able to work outside
- Must be willing to work with food waste
- Must use own initiative
- Previous SCADA operations experience is essential
- Ability to work with computers and technology
- Good Communicator
- Can identify risks and hazards
- UK Driving Licence
- PAS110 and PAS100 awareness desirable.
**Please Ensure your CV/Application demonstrates the above
Benefits
In-house and certified training opportunities
Bonus Scheme
Death in service insurance
Medical Cash Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Cycle to work Scheme
Pension Salary Sacrifice
Company Sick Pay
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Bio Capital is an Equal Opportunities Employer*
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Schedule: Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate: Perth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: Site Operator: 1 year (required)
Language: English (required)
Work Location: In person
