Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator

We are currently recruiting for a Treatment Plant Operator to work in our busy food manufacturing site in Athleague, Co. Roscommon This is a permanent position, subject to probationary period. Hours of work : Rotating shift with a start time of 4pm to finish, Monday to Sunday. Job Purpose: Responsible for the out of hours monitoring of the wastewater treatment plant ensuring is continued efficient operation. Key Responsibilities: Operate, monitor, maintain and trouble-shoot the effluent treatment facility Maintain a working knowledge of operation, methods and procedures of wastewater treatment plan Maintain basic knowledge of wastewater discharge norms and consent limits Maintain basic knowledge of physical, chemical and engineering aspects of treatment processes for wastewater Inspect and perform daily checks on effluent plant performance to ensure effective operations and maintain records, including start-up, shut down and daily monitoring of daily blood skid Complete planned maintenance activities in the water plant during weekend shut down periods Establish preventative maintenance schedules Perform regular draining and cleaning of effluent treatment plant Liaise with site engineering and hygiene teams as required during breakdowns, maintenance and troubleshooting Maintain daily open communications with site management teams Ensure safe storage of effluent chemicals in line with environmental policy Perform all work in conformance to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder Requirements Skills and Experience: Good communication skills Proactive in approach and problem solving Commitment to good practice and quality service Ability to work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines IT skills Previous treatment plant experience would be beneficial Full training will be provided Benefits Pension Plan Training and Development Refer a friend scheme Values award program Online discount platform Social club