Plant Operator 28/11/2019

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LocationLAE

Job TypePermanent

Pay/Salary

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

The primary purpose of the Utilities Operator is to provide accurate record keeping and log taking over a variety of equipment including refrigeration, steam, water treatment, compressed air, waste water and freezer systems, as well as high voltage, low voltage and site power distribution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all ammonia refrigeration plant and utilities plant equipment are running on its optimum capacity
• Monitor individual operating equipment for proper operations.
• Know how to safely start and stop equipment, and bring on-line and off-line.
• Know how to configure and manage the power system to meet the dynamic load demands considering the design and operational requirements.
• Know how to reconfigure the distribution system safely around failure events.
• Understand and know the operating capacities and characteristics of all equipment.
• Know how to monitor and control equipment using remote digital controls and PLC systems.
• Perform routine log checks and inspections on equipment.
• High voltage switching and equipment isolation
• Site water treatment and chemical dosing.
• Provide operators knowledge and training support to new shift operators
• Provide incident / event reports to Management as a priority.
• Provide general reports as required and use computer systems to record and plan work tasks.
• Provide a first make good response to events.
• Undertake maintenance and duties as required.         

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Engineering or Certification in Electrical or Mechanical
• A minimum experience of 3-5 years’ operating utilities equipment such as Boiler, Pumps, Air Compressor
• Can read and explain P&ID and process flow charts
• Able to do basic maintenance fitting and repair of utilities equipment