Process Operator, Workington
Proper recruitment of a permanent Process Operator for a leading global chemical manufacturing company.
A full‑time, permanent position working 39 hours per week with a shift pattern that includes both 12‑hour day and night shifts.
Salary – £44,150
Example Shift Pattern includes: 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 12 off – this will include some weekends.
Purpose of the role
To control, monitor and adjust equipment and processes to meet production targets, report and investigate deviations from normal operating conditions, and deal with basic process upsets.
Technical
- Prepare to start‑up, start‑up, monitor and maintain, handover and complete/shutdown a process
- Maintain product quality
- Prepare process materials according to instructions
- Manage materials into and between production stages
- Separate and dispose of by‑products and waste as appropriate
- Clean and prepare items of plant and equipment
- Prepare work areas for maintenance
- Maintain the condition of engineering assets, report equipment and materials defects to supervision
- Carry out analytical testing to ensure product integrity as and when required
- Complete all documentation to the required standard
- Maintain area housekeeping and 5S status
Compliance
- Understand the Major Accident Prevention Policy / Plan (MAPP) and Safety and Environment Management Systems
- Comply with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and arrangements
- Inspect before use, and use correctly, the plant equipment, machinery and personal protective equipment provided; take corrective action within your competency level and report to line management any defects identified
- Report all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
- Act in a safe and responsible manner at all times
- Do not use any new equipment or carry out any modification or change of process or system of work without ensuring that adequate assessment and authorisation has been carried out through the Management of Change procedure
- Where appropriate, undertake only work for which you have been appropriately trained
- In the event of an abnormal situation or emergency, carry out the necessary actions to ensure your own safety and that of others, in accordance with the site Emergency Procedures, and be available for the Emergency Response Team in line with your training, specialist skills and Departmental expertise
- Where necessary, stop processes safely where HSE is critically compromised
Role specific
- Participate in Process Hazard Assessment studies (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA studies)
- Participate in risk assessments and incident root cause investigations
- Contribute to writing Standard Operating Procedures
- Comply with electrical and fire safety procedures
- Comply with manual handling procedures
Business Improvement
- Active participation in continuous improvement and other lean manufacturing initiatives
- Participation in problem solving
- Take responsibility for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business – target full flexibility and versatility to work across all teams and processes
- Assist in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members
- Exercise autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance
What are we looking for?
We are seeking candidates with prior experience in a process operation role. While experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is preferred, it is not essential. Candidates must have solid health & safety experience.
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