Manufacturing Process Shift Operator Grangemouth, Scotland
Job description
Celtic Renewables are widely regarded as one of the most innovative Biotech companies in Europe, having developed a patented low-carbon technology converting biological residues into sustainable bio-chemicals. The process is an inspirational reinvention of a century old process known as the Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation, to bring this age old fermentation back to the global scale. The sustainable biochemicals produced by this innovative process are highly sought after across a range of industries - from biofuels, cosmetics, food flavourings, hygiene and pharmaceuticals. This pioneering company has completed construction of their first state of the art processing plant in Grangemouth, a historical exemplar plant for Scotland, and are already in the process of plant commissioning.
Celtic Renewables are excited to recruit for a Manufacturing Process Shift Operator who will play an integral part in the successful commissioning and future operation of the plant.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to be a part of the team delivering the Company Vision: “To be the World Leader in ABE Fermentation as a Global Sustainable Industry”
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- As a Process Operator you will safely and efficiently operate the main process production areas, consisting of a multi-stage batch fermentation process and continuous distillation plant, as part of a shift rota (12 hour day and night shifts).
- You will have a process/manufacturing background and will naturally and strictly follow the instructions as outlined in site procedures, always ensuring compliance and quality.
- You will coordinate and schedule the unit operations of the plant to ensure that the plant runs efficiently and continuously.
- You will always display safe and hygienic working practices and will ensure that the requirements of the Integrated Management System are strictly followed to ensure compliance with H&S, Environmental and other legal requirements to produce safe products and co-products which meet strict quality parameters.
- You will understand the requirements of REACH, SEPA, FEMAS and COSHH, and apply these in your role.
- You will operate, manage and continually contribute to the optimisation of the production processes, from raw material intake to outgoing product.
Do you have the following Skills, Experience and Qualifications?
- You will have previous solvent/chemical/distillation production experience or experience of operating a plant within a related manufacturing sector.
- The plant is highly automated, so you must be proficient in the use of Digital Control Systems (e.g. Siemens, Delta V, Honeywell, etc) and be familiar with associated automated plant, equipment and instrumentation.
- You will be comfortable operating in a dynamic role where processes change and you need to adapt quickly. This involves creation and updating site operating procedures and plant schedules, and communicating these with the wider operations team.
- Ideally you will have an understanding or have knowledge of hygienic/sterile manufacturing operations and environment.
- From your previous experience you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience of working strictly within defined safety, environmental, quality and feed safety standards and procedures
Additional skills that are advantageous:
- Scientific and/or engineering background
- Awareness/experience of fermentation and/or continuous distillation
- Issuing permits, control of work, and safe isolation of plant
- COSHH trained
- FLT licence
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £39,000.00-£40,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Grangemouth, FK3 8TR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 08-22SPO
