Pellet Mill Operator

About the position

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, and have a hands-on attitude, join the team as the Pellet Mill Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for providing clean up support and assistance as needed throughout the plant. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will stay active in this role helping our production teams to reach targets, while maintaining a high standard of safety.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Experience in heavy industry
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate mobile equipment safely and efficiently

Benefits

• A competitive hourly wage, with opportunities to move into different positions as you gain experience
• Great benefits starting day 1 and a 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement