Seasonal Plant Operator

TotalEnergies; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major bitumen marketer in the UK is seeking a Plant Production Operator to ensure safe handling and production processes in a plant environment. The role involves monitoring DCS systems, conducting quality control tests, and adhering to safety protocols while managing production operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in plant operations, particularly within the bitumen sector, and possess basic skills in English, Maths, and IT. Opportunities for career growth and a diverse workplace environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of safe plant & manufacturing operations, preferably bitumen operations.
• Understanding of safety, quality & environmental systems.
• Trained in specific tasks, including fork truck training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various plant production process tasks with controls and monitoring.
• Use DCS to monitor and control flows, temperatures, and process parameters.
• Complete in-process and finished QC testing in line with defined PFC.

Skills

Safe plant operations

Quality control testing

Monitoring temperatures and pressures

Education

Basic English

Basic Maths

Basic IT literacy

Tools

DCS system

Fork truck

Job description

Total Energies Marketing UK is a major bitumen marketer in the U.K. with typical sales > 300 kT/yr – of which 40-50 kT/yr are expected to be manufactured in the Preston specialities plant. The customers include major construction companies, private asphalt producers, emulsion producers and industrial clients as well as local and national government authorities. The nature of the bitumen business puts very critical demands on the supply chain to ensure safe and efficient handling of products which are mostly at elevated temperatures (130-200oC), requiring strict standards.

Plant production environment comprising: Site DCS system, tank farm, 2 process plants (Emulsion / PMB), 2 blender loading points, 1 fume treatment unit, 1 steam generators, 2 thermo oil heaters, various sub-distribution installations, various electric motors on pumps, instrument air compressors and agitated vessels, road tanker loading & off-loading stations.

Activities

• Carrying out various plant production process tasks with all appropriate controls and monitoring, and adhering to company regulations/standards with particular regard to HSEQ to ensure compliance with safety protocols at all times.
• Following without deviation all written procedures / work instructions specific to the tasks being carried out, using the parameters and manufacturing methods as detailed in prevailing Process Flow Charts (PFCs).
• Using the DCS to monitor and control flows, temperatures, pressures and other process parameters on the plant.
• Controlling of emulsion tank temperatures and monitoring daily emulsion tank testing requirements.
• Completing in-process and finished QC testing, in line with defined PFC.
• Communicating and interacting with the Plant Supervisor and other colleagues, reporting to Operations and HSEQ on faults/anomalies/near misses/other safety and/or quality concerns and addressing any such issues as they arise.
• Participating in formal shift handover meetings.
• Recording accurately all process activities in line with companies documented processes, resulting in relevant logs and batch sheets.
• Monitoring, blending and transferring of feedstocks and finished products to/from road tankers and storage tanks.
• Providing oversight of drivers, contractors and other “visiting personnel” when on site, as required.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards throughout the plant and undertaking planned inspections, as required.
• Carry out all daily, weekly, and monthly tasks assigned through the maintenance management system, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time. Ensure all completed work is signed off in the system promptly.
• Assist the Maintenance Department with moving and removing waste and materials across the site.
• Assist the Operations team with loading and off-loading dry goods, IBCs, and any other materials as required
• Monitoring and controlling various parts of the “utilities” systems such as thermal heaters, boilers and support equipment, the waste off-gas systems and recovered oils, catch pit, operation of the compressed air system and the Mowlem Fume extraction plant etc
  Other tasks as directed by management and/or supervisors.

Candidate Profile

• Experience of safe plant & manufacturing operations, preferably experience of bitumen operations
• Understanding of all safety, quality & environmental systems
• Trained in specific tasks, including fork truck training (if required)
• Ability to carry out daily tasks, to sequence and timelines
• Education: basic English; basic Maths; basic IT literacy

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.