Head of Operations

Head of Operations (Biogas AD Plant) – Spider is advertising on behalf of a well–known family farming business, established in 1939, that grow combinable sugar beet, crops and early new season root vegetable production for all year–round supply. They are looking for an experienced Head of Operations (Biogas AD Plant) to join their team on a full–time, permanent basis, based in East Wretham just outside of Thetford.

As the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Anaerobic Digestion Plant. The role encompasses a wide variety of responsibilities including problem solving and using the plant control system. There are a range of daily operational and maintenance duties including completing daily and weekly site checks to monitor the health of the plant to ensure optimum performance. There will be scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and an importance of always maintaining safety. Environmental consideration will be important in meeting the requirements of the environmental permit.

Responsibilities include maintaining feedstock records, feedstock mix parameters and feedstock feeding and ensuring agreed targets and goals are achieved with maximum output and minimum downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

Anaerobic Digestion Plant & Personnel SAFETY
Personal safety, Safety of others, Plant safety to ensure ALL safety features & monitors are serviceable
Ensure an Emergency Action plan is in place
Routinely update DSEAR risk assessment & other safety procedures
PPE is warn at ALL times
The site is secure when not manned

Anaerobic Digestion Plant ENERGY PRODUCTION
Responsible for ensuring the plant :
Feed twice a day to give maximum energy production in the form of Electric & Heat
Solid waste is carted out to fields
A suitable mix of feedstock is utilised
Daily, Weekly, Monthly checks are carried out including Phostac readings
Sufficient feedstock is planned for the year

Anaerobic Digestion Plant EFFICIENCY
Produces 703KW of Electric + 599KW + 199KW of HEAT
Minimum flare time
Minimum Feedstock
Clark Efficiency data
Feedstock waste
Minimising Breakdowns
Running Costs
Planned Maintenance
Set KPIs

Anaerobic Digestion Plant MAINTENANCE
Daily, weekly, monthly checks
Completing 6 month Thioni Action plan for maintenance
Carry out ALL routine maintenance (Period based, hour based)
Carry out maintenance of JBC, Defacer and other Aux equipment

Anaerobic Digestion Plant ENVIRONMENTAL
Responsible for ensuring the plant :
Adheres to the Mere Farm Environmental Permit
Has all relevant testing at the required periods
Is audit ready at a very short notice period

Anaerobic Digestion Plant MISCELLANEOUS
Responsible for ensuring the plant :
All relevant documentation is kept up to date
Tidiness of site at ALL times
Feedstock covers checked
Lagoons checked
Perimeter checks

This is a permanent, full–time position, offering a salary of GBP36,000 per annum. Company benefits include discretional bonus scheme, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), training and progression opportunities.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply by forwarding an up to date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

This vacancy is being advertised and handled by Spider. The regions Fixed Fee Web Recruiter and Online Job Advertiser. We provide an online recruitment advertising and employee selection service in Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and beyond.

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