Ref: 100295
Team Leader – Waste Water
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Syntech Recruitment are working with a specialist client to recruit a Team Leader for a permanent position. The successful candidate will have previous knowledge and experience of wastewater and sludge treatment or similar, with a proven track record in plant fault finding and troubleshooting. The role requires the candidate to work both as the lead of a team and on an individual basis across all areas of the plant. A recognised qualification in a relevant discipline would be an advantage.
Team Leader Duties
- Supervise and manage a team of Operators, carrying out JPAs, PDRs and discipline procedures
- Organise shift rotation and ensure adequate cover at all times
- Ensure cross-over training is carried out and adequate cover is maintained across all areas of the plant and all shifts
- Ensure plant and equipment are operated safely and efficiently
- Complete the isolation section of work permits for maintenance staff and contractors
- Report and track maintenance issues
- Co-ordinate with the Operations Manager and Process Engineers on process changes and optimisation
- Ensure tools, safety equipment and PPE are provided and checked
- Prepare operational risk assessments, method statements and SOPs
- Ensure all operator tasks are carried out safely and procedures are followed, including:
- Maintaining proper housekeeping at all times
- Accurate data acquisition and recording
- Routine cleaning and inspections
- Recording all necessary information in site logbooks
- Correct isolation of equipment prior to maintenance work
- Carrying out health and safety checks correctly, as required
- Participate in the on-call rota
Team Leader Requirements
- Previous knowledge and experience of wastewater and sludge treatment or similar
- Proven track record in plant fault finding and troubleshooting
- Experience leading a team as well as working on an individual basis
- Suitable proficiency in computing, daily administration and record-keeping associated with the operation of a modern wastewater treatment plant
- A recognised qualification in a relevant discipline (advantageous)
What’s on Offer
- €50,000 – €55,000
- Permanent role
- Opportunity to lead a team within a specialist process environment
- Supportive operations and engineering team
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Syntech Recruitment Ltd
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