Plant Operator
Bio Products Laboratory (BPL), part of Kedrion, is recruiting Plant Operator to join the Engineering department in Elstree, Herts.
The successful candidate will be part of a team that operate and monitor all utilities and services serving manufacturing processes and to control all operations and activities associated with the plant areas.
They will carry out condition monitoring and low-level maintenance in order to maintain the reliability and performance of the plant.
Our site is not easily accessible by public transport so please take this into consideration when applying as this role is fully on-site.
Duties & Responsibilities -
- 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.
Skills & experience to help you within the role –
Essential –
- Able to work with colleagues across multiple departments.
- Ability to liaise with external contractors working with Site Engineering
- Ability to carry out internal audits
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Desirable –
- 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.
- 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.
In return we offer -
We're looking for highly motivated and experienced people to drive the business forward. In return you'll be supported in developing your skills with ongoing training and career opportunities.
- Competitive salary
- Bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Employee assistance programme
- My Healthy Advantage phone app
- Virtual GP
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsided canteen
BPL is set in a secure campus surrounded by natural beauty, greenery, lakes and wildlife. To be part of our brilliant team, please apply today.
Please apply today for immediate consideration.
- Department
- 300 Operations Engineering
- Locations
- Elstree
About BPL
BPL in its present form was created in 2010, but its heritage stretches back to the early pioneers of blood and plasma-derived medicines in the UK.
Plant Operator
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