JUNIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Full-time
Staff Solutions
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and process support to ensure the plant operates safely and efficiently.
- Lead, guide, train and support Process Controllers, including allocating tasks and checking their work.
- Oversee plant operations when the Plant Manager is unavailable.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documents, drawings, equipment lists and process records.
- Perform and maintain process calculations, including water flow, treatment capacity, chemical dosing and biogas production.
- Monitor mass balances to identify losses, problems and opportunities to improve plant performance.
- Identify, implement and report on process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor plant performance and take action to resolve problems and improve efficiency.
- Monitor and optimise the anaerobic digestion process, including temperature, pH, organic loading and biogas production.
- Ensure the plant meets its performance targets for water recovery, biogas production, availability and efficiency.
- Review laboratory results and water quality trends and adjust treatment processes when necessary.
- Prepare and distribute daily plant performance reports.
- Monitor chemical usage, stock levels and treatment costs.
- Work with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager to plan maintenance and ensure the plant is safely shut down and restarted.
- Assist with plant upgrades, expansions and process improvements.
- Implement process changes and support plant automation, digital systems and remote monitoring.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Report incidents and non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Ensure safe work procedures, permits and risk assessments are in place and followed.
- Comply with all company and client Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements.
- Communicate with clients, attend meetings and maintain positive working relationships.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- B.Eng. or BTech in Chemical Engineering.
- 1–3 years' experience in an engineering or production-related environment is preferred.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases and email.
- Experience in anaerobic digestion, biological treatment, reverse osmosis (RO), membrane bioreactors (MBR), precipitation or clarification will be an advantage.
- Ability to perform process calculations, interpret plant data and identify improvements.
- Good technical documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to lead, train and develop a team of Process Controllers.
- Knowledge of biogas systems and related safety risks will be an advantage.
- Quick learner who can work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid Code B driver's licence and own reliable transport.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Good time management, organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
- Willingness to support a 24/7 operation, including standby and call-outs when required.
- Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Worcester area.
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