Argent Energy
Backed by Swire, Argent Energy is a leading European waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence. We have sites in England, Scotland and Amsterdam.
Main Purpose of Job
Working as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team responsible for making sure that all maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard to ensure we deliver a reliable production unit which maximises its output.
Ensure both preventative and corrective maintenance is carried out in a timely manner and complies with both Argent policies / standards and external standards e.g. EA, HSE and EAWR.
Perform all requested engineering duties to include modifications and re-engineering of plant as required. Carry out the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all plant equipment.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Responsibilities:
- Inspect & Execute planned/preventative maintenance on Electrical and Instrumentation hardware across the production units.
- Carry out electrical Isolations & switching of electrical equipment on LV/HV equipment.
- Actively monitor the CMMS (Ultimo) to ensure reactive and schedule jobs are completed and closed out.
- Support the planning of EI scopes for capex projects/improvements and shutdowns.
- Prepare isolations & RAMS in accordance with the site Permit to Work system
- Ensure the process control systems are maintained and work with the system specialist to minimise downtime and carry out improvements.
- Undertake a suitable competence assessment such as CompEX certification to work and carryout maintenance on equipment in hazardous areas
- Ensure compliance with electrical testing under the Electrical Regulations at Work 1989
- Ensure compliance to the company specific Electrical Safety Rules
- Work through OEM manuals to assist the team leader with maintenance procedures over specific equipment
- When required work with/supervise business partners to ensure they comply with site standards.
- Support the team leader in ensuring fixed wiring registers are kept up to date and we have no overdues.
- Support and ensure the ‘Management of Change’ process is strictly adhered to for any relevant plant modifications.
- Monitor and maintain good housekeeping within the stores/ workshop/ container areas and across all site.
- Support the critical spares process ensuring the correct procedures are followed when removing items from the stores.
- Relieve the team leader when necessary.
- Participate in the EI Call-in Rota.
- Support out of hours breakdowns critical to business. If required support the wider UK businesses.
Health and Safety
- Ensure a thorough knowledge of your Health & Safety responsibilities.
- Always wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. Take responsibility for your own PPE ensuring appropriate storage and care.
- Always strive to work in a manner safe to yourself and others and report any hazards immediately.
- Ensure all staff and visitors operates in compliance with Safety regulations
- Full responsibility for the safety of team members
- Actively participate in addressing Safety, Health and Environmental issues affecting the production areas, ensuring the relevant S, H&E checks are carried out.
- Full knowledge of the Plant Emergency Procedures and associated responses are required
Company Initiatives:
- Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work and to comply with the Company’s policies and legislation
- Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values.
- To comply with all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
- Participate in training and personal development activities as required
- Be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to your role; Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.
Our Benefits
- 33/22/4 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
- Medicash
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
