Summary of the Bioplant Plant Technician role
Based at our site in Cramlington and reporting to the Bioplant/AD Manager, the Bioplant Plant Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our Anaerobic Digestion (AD)/Bio plant. Your duties will include monitoring plant performance to prevent breakdowns, assisting with engineering tasks and fault-finding to ensure efficient operation. You will also support the testing and offloading of tankers and ad-hoc materials, maintaining strict safety and quality standards. A proactive approach to housekeeping is essential, and you must be capable of working independently.
Your responsibilities
* Work in a safe and responsible manner, wearing appropriate PPE
* Issue permits and ensure work is completed safely
* Control, and work to, conditions in SOPs
* Conduct workplace inspections, audits and investigations as required
* Manage data to facilitate statutory reporting
* Keep the AD plant running efficiently
* Keep the Gas to Grid plant running efficiently
* Monitor operational conditions and adjust as required
* Perform BioMethane Potential tests and manage waste acceptance procedure
* Perform analysis and maintain data files
* Liaise with Waste Manager to maximise commercial and onsite waste throughput
* Liaise with customers and drivers to control commercial waste
* Coordinate with Bioplant staff to ensure smooth running of Ad and Vitox plants
* Provide support and cover for all aspects of Bioplant operations
* Use SAP to manage inventory and maintenance scheduling
* Support and assist Maintenance Technician
* Ensure the AD plant is maximising waste throughput and gas generation
* Test waste to ensure optimum plant loading
* Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.
Requirements for the role
* Degree or equivalent experience in chemical engineering, chemistry or associated subject
* Experience of operating a waste treatment plant
* Previous experience of working in the AD industry will be an advantage
* Laboratory experience will be an advantage
* Effective communication skills
* Organisational skills
* Team development
* Data management and interpretation
* Effective time management
* Self-motivation
* Stakeholder management
How you will be rewarded
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.
Why consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.
We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ more than 800 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.
Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.
How to apply
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact
Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.