Process Technician

Overview of the role: 

The Process Technician will carry out the required operational duties, in conjunction with the Plant Manager, to ensure optimum plant performance and reliability. 

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, Ethical and Quality requirements, both legislative and company-specific, are fully respected and taken account of.

Duties of the Role include; 

• Perform a variety of basic and advanced chemical, biological and bacteriological tests on wastewater, solids and soils for facility assigned including chloride, conductivity, alkalinity, pH, temperature, total hardness, turbidity, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, solids

• Carry out laboratory sampling and analysis 

• Involvement in process optimisation 

• Prepare timely and accurate reporting of activities to management 

• Liaise and interact with the Plant Manager, O&M operatives and client Collect samples of wastewater, sludge, receiving water and processing waste in accordance with established laboratory procedures for analysis; 

• Prepare glassware and equipment for laboratory use and perform lab housekeeping duties

• Perform mathematical calculations and statistical analysis of test results

• Involvement in process commissioning 

• Provision of coaching and support to Operation Technicians to improve their process knowledge and problem solving skills 

• Prepare and produce the MSR monthly reports 

• Operate, maintain and perform routine calibrations on test equipment

• Responsible for safe and documented disposal of spent laboratory chemicals

Required skills for this role; 

• Diploma/ Degree in Chemical / Environmental Engineering or relevant higher level degree

• Knowledge of utilities and waste water treatment plant maintenance 

• Previous experience (1-3 years) in industrial process operations would be a distinct advantage

• Familiarity with standard laboratory procedures 

• Good understanding of quality, environmental and safety management systems

• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory aspects within the waste water industry

Please note:

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

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

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