VeoliaUKI

Plant Operator

County Meath Full time

Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Plant Operator 

Contract Duration/Type: Permanent 

Location: Dunboyne, Co. Meath, Swords, Co. Dublin and Leinster Area

Hybrid/Onsite: Onsite 

Overview of the role: 

Due to increased contracts we are looking for a Plant Operator to assist in the operation of all aspects of the WWTP and SW monitoring stations, from assisting in process improvements, visual checks, validation on water quality to general housekeeping tasks. 

There are daily tasks to be undertaken, as well as visual checks, automation system monitoring and adjustment, data logging and tanks to be regularly maintained and cleaned. 

The role will involve effective communication and interaction with management, team members, clients, and suppliers so as to ensure that deliverables and company goals are achieved. In executing the role it is paramount that Health & Safety. This includes general maintenance duties, as well as On Call duties and other tasks as required. 

As a dynamic and progressive company, we encourage our employees to be ambitious and forward thinking so if you are seeking continued growth and have a drive to progress within an organisation Veolia Ireland can offer you career enhancement opportunities and the learning and development supports to achieve your goals. 

Duties of the Role include:

  • Permitting inline with company standards 

  • Monitor the plant, operation of plant machinery and carry out any relevant maintenance work 

  • Recording daily plant data from SCADA 

  • Water sampling 

  • Surface water monitoring station operations and maintenance

  • Provide accurate reporting as necessary including inputting and operating  computer maintenance system 

  • Liaise and interact with the Plant Manager and other operators on site, as well

  • as other contractors from electrical and mechanical

  • Assist with On Call  

Required skills for this role:

  •  Leaving certificate or equivalent 

  • Job experience in an operational or industrial setting 

  • Willingness to learn new skills and work with other disciplines

  • Essential: Working in an industrial setting 

  • Desirable: Previous experience on a water or wastewater treatment plant

  • Desirable: Instrumentation knowledge on calibration and Maintenance 

Please note:

​If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

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