Site Operator

Ylem Energy

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is based at small-scale industrial power generation projects supplying the national grid. The Site Operator will be responsible for responding to equipment faults that occur during sporadic and often undetermined periods of operation. Working hours may vary to reflect trading conditions. There is an opportunity to progress into semi-skilled/skilled roles within the business following demonstrable capability and willingness to apply mechanical or electrical aptitude.

Requirements

Experience or interest in either a mechanical or electrical field.
Experience or interest in working with generation assets (reciprocating engines).
Computer literate.
Health and Safety Awareness and familiar with H&S Regulations.
Driving license and own transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with power generation equipment with computer control.
Willingness to learn and develop skills is a key attribute.
Self-motivated.
Ability to work alone.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to meet agreed deadlines.
Flexible approach to a varying workload and hours.

Responsibilities

Attend allocated site/s to be stationed to respond quickly to any failure or interruption to equipment operation.
Manage day-to-day operation and record keeping for infrastructure, plant, and equipment.
Maintain the cleanliness of all mechanical, thermal, and electrical plant deployed at the Company’s energy production facilities.
Perform fault diagnosis, location, and rectification.
Respond to breakdowns for generating assets with minimum outages.
Provide assistance with call-out cover to remotely respond to generating asset and equipment failure in the area as agreed.
Commit to Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental practices, following all procedures and using your own judgment.
Adhere to Lone Working procedures and the Health and Safety inspection process.
Ensure site and equipment cleanliness and appearance.
Comply with and implement company protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting, and auditing.
Manage time effectively.
Continuously enhance skills and knowledge, and that of team members.
Utilize and comply with the company’s operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping, and stock control systems.
Perform basic maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical plant.
Reset warnings and alarms when appropriate.
Maintain a clean, well-run site at all times.
Work within the constraints of the company’s H&S and quality systems.
Commit to training to enhance knowledge and skills with regard to environmental protection and materials.
Deal directly with spillages using pollution prevention equipment.
Complete basic outstanding works raised by site audits.
Perform any reasonable task required by management in the exercising of its goals.