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Pyrolysis Process Technician

Job Posted: 14 hours ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hoo, Medway

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Operate and monitor pyrolysis systems, including reactors, feed systems, condensers, gas handling units, and auxiliary equipment

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    Start up, shut down, and adjust plant operations according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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    Monitor temperature, pressure, flow rates, and residence times to maintain optimal process conditions

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    Identify and respond to process deviations, alarms, and equipment malfunctions

Safety & Compliance

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    Follow all site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures and permit-to-work systems

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    Conduct routine safety checks and report hazards, incidents, or near misses

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    Ensure compliance with environmental regulations relating to emissions, waste handling, and by-products

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    Participate in safety drills, toolbox talks, and risk assessments

Quality & Performance

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    Ensure product quality meets required specifications through process control and sampling

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    Collect and record operational data, samples, and test results accurately

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    Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and reliability

Maintenance & Housekeeping

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    Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasks

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    Assist maintenance teams during planned shutdowns and breakdowns

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    Maintain good housekeeping standards within the plant area

Documentation & Communication

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    Complete shift logs, checklists, and production reports

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    Communicate effectively with incoming/outgoing shifts and supervisors

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    Support training of new operators as required

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

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    Technical qualification or apprenticeship in process operations, engineering, or a related field

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    Experience operating industrial thermal, chemical, or continuous process plant

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    Understanding of process control systems (SCADA/DCS preferred)

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    Strong awareness of industrial safety practices

Desirable

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    Experience with pyrolysis, gasification, thermal treatment, or chemical processing plants

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    Forklift, confined space, or permit-to-work certifications

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    Experience handling biomass, waste-derived, or hydrocarbon feedstocks

Skills & Competencies

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    Strong mechanical and process understanding

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    Ability to interpret process data and respond to abnormal conditions

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    Attention to detail and commitment to safety

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    Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

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    Effective communication and teamwork

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    Willingness to work shifts, nights, and weekends as required

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