Sugar Plant Operator

At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.

If you are a leader with excellent communication skills, are organized, detail oriented, results oriented, join the team as a Sugar Plant Operator.

So, what will you be doing?

The Sugar Plant Operator is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the Sugar Pilot Plant, including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up, cleaning and administrative functions to support site operations.

As part of your duties, you will:

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  Constantly reviews the operation of Boiler, RO, Evaporator and related equipment to monitor production/quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all operator areas including start-up, shutdown and normal operations
• Ensure standards of safety and housekeeping are maintained
• Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order
• Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
• Ability to solve problems safely, logically, quickly and confidently
• To work flexibly within their competence and provide effective communications within and external to their business unit
• Complete logs and records where necessary to record plant checks, etc.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including unscheduled overtime, weekends and holidays
• Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate systems
• Inspect equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems
• Record or report operational data such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges
• Ability to perform repetitive & physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping)
• Ability to understand risk and follow detailed JRA/TRAs to avoid work site hazards

Who you are?

You possess the following skills, abilities, and experience:

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  High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3-5 years industrial experience; Experience in Boiler Operations is preferred
• Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for meeting HSE, quality and production targets.
• Perform quality control inspections and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production, minimize downtime and maintain quality standards.
• Must have a professional attitude and work well with others.
• Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
• Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility.
• Must have the competency to learn and become certified to operate mobile equipment

What’s it like to work at Drax?

If you like a fast-paced, changing environment, come be part of a great team!

At Drax we’re at our best when we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us.

We’re passionate about our role in providing a supply of stable, renewable energy and if you want to play your part, then why not apply today?

Curious to learn more about us? We recommend you connect with us on LinkedIn for more insights.

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  We care about what matters – we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us
• We’re a can-do kind of place – we’re empowered and encouraged to make informed decisions, act, and do the right thing
• We see things differently – we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working
• We listen carefully – we make sure that people feel genuinely heard, acknowledged and that what they say matters
• We do what we say we’ll do – we’re proactive, committed, and reliable –and trust others to be the same

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