Job Description
A number of vacancies have arisen for Process Operators to work within the Fuel Specialties business at Ellesmere Port.
The purpose of the role is to operate process plant safely and efficiently, maximising yield performance, producing a quality finished product.
Overall Responsibilities:
• To operate process according to written SOP’s
• Operate a complex recipe driven DCS system
• Monitor the multiple stages of manufacture via the DCS
• Shunting activities
• Coupling and decoupling ISO tanks
• Basic product analysis
• Identified basic maintenance skills
• Demonstrate the good principles of starting and stopping pumps, opening and closing valves etc
• Give the right attention to detail when handling hazardous chemicals
• Specify control measures to reduce risk
• Carry out analysis using wet chemistry techniques
• Set up process equipment so that maintenance can be carried out safely
• Participate in the Site Journey to Zero Harm initiative
• Responsible signatory to allow maintenance work to happen on the plant
• Area housekeeping
• Accurate recording of data and compilation of shift reports
• Inputting of any data to safely and productively operate the process
• Create a quality Permit to Work to ensure that all hazards of carrying out maintenance are
documented and control measures are in place
• Demonstrate high standards of plant cleanliness
• Carry out in-process testing
• Make decisions during the manufacturing process to ensure product quality meets the agreed
specification
• Understand the priorities for each product to ensure production targets are met
• Understand the basic chemistry of the manufacturing process
• Recognise potential problems before they occur
• Apply troubleshooting techniques to achieve early resolution of problems
Role Requirements:
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Process Plant Operations
• Fork Lift Truck License holder
• Understand the principles of CoSHH relevant to plant operation
• Excellent attention to detail, with good written and oral skills
• Ability to undertake Shunting training to gain license
Employee Benefits
As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring that Innospec is a great company to work for and invest significantly in the development of our employees to meet this ambition.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary alongside the following benefits:
- Up to 10% employee, 15% employer pension contributions
- Bonus Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 6 x salary death in service benefit
About Innospec
Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. We serve a range of industries across the world, bringing our products to customers in markets from oilfields, fuels, refineries and power stations to personal care and performance chemicals.
Our global team of approximately 2,000 employees spans 22 countries, applying their extensive experience and market understanding to customers’ local needs. Integrating our global footprint with local service capability enables us to supply quality products that meet and anticipate changing market dynamics.