What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pellet Mill Operator position at Drax?
PelletMill Operator
Full-time,Permanent
On-site
Location : Bastrop, LA
At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon,sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.
If you are a team player, adaptable to change, andhave a hands-on attitude, join the team as the Pellet Mill Operator.
So, what will you be doing?
In this role, you will be responsible for providingclean up support and assistance as needed throughout the plant. Working in afast-paced environment, you will stay active in this role helping ourproduction teams to reach targets, while maintaining a high standard of safety.
The core responsibilities and duties include :
- Constantly reviews the operation of pellet mills, hammer mills and related equipment to monitor production / quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Follows standard operating instructions / procedures in the performance of all operator areas including start-up, shutdown and normal operations
- Ensure standards of safety and housekeeping are maintained
- Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order
- Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
- Ability to solve problems safely, logically, quickly and confidently
- To work flexibly within their competence and provide effective communications within and external to their business unit
- Complete logs and records where necessary to record plant checks, etc.
- Covers other positions as necessary to meet the needs of the business
- Willingness to work flexible hours including unscheduled overtime, weekends and holidays
- Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate systems
- Inspect equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems
- Record or report operational data such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges
- Ability to perform repetitive & physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping)
- Ability to understand risk and follow detailed JRA / TRAs to avoid work site hazards
Who you are?
Do you have experience in heavy industry and a highschool diploma or equivalent? Are you able to operate mobile equipment safelyand efficiently? Then keep reading.
What we Offer :
If this role sounds good, we’d love to hear fromyou! Click "Apply now"
Together, we can make it happen
