Quarry Process Operator - Dunbar, United Kingdom - Tarmac

Tarmac

Verified Company

Dunbar, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Introduction:

At Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you.

If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a
Quarry Process Operator to join our team based in Dunbar Cement Plant, Scotland.

Site operations are 365 days, 24/7 and the role requires flexibility to ensure effective running of the plant. This will involve night working, weekend and bank holidays if necessary.

We're working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility:

Ensure the highest levels of safety are achieved in all work completed. The daily monitoring and execution quarry production activities, ensuring high quality output on time and to budget.
Quarry regulations compliance and any other relevant statutory legislation.
Carry out risk and stop assessments, and ensure safe working methods are documented in line with policy. To also generate a risk assessment where one does not exist and review existing ones.
Organise work to ensure it is carried out and managed efficiently and safely within the operational safety standards and ensure work is compliant with safety legislation and policy.
Identify and plan resources required to meet the needs of the Quarry from both a preventative and emergent work perspective. Ensure timelines and costs are met in accordance with guidelines from line management.
First level inspections to confirm the standards of the operating equipment. Report and action plan to conduct any improvements required.
Mobile Plant Operation and the safe use of them, ensuring the equipment is maintained. Such as Bulldozer, Dump Trucks
Fixed Plant Operation and the safe use of them, ensuring the equipment is maintained. Such as Crushers and conveyors
Energy Isolation processes are to be followed in line with the safety procedures when working on equipment
Environmental awareness and understanding, supporting the Quarries responsibility of this
Manufacturing awareness and understanding of the Quarries integration with the cement plant
Quarry operations knowledge and thorough understanding of the quarry and extractive industry
Shotfiring and blasting experience, where nominated to train individuals will be trained and responsible for these operations to be conducted in a safe manner.
Responsible for own development and identification of training needs. To improve skills and knowledge through networking and best practice sharing with other sites.
You may be called upon out of hours for quarry support

Specific Requirements;

Mobile Plant Qualifications
IOSH working safely or equivalent
Literacy and numeracy qualification
Previous Quarrying/ Manufacturing/ Heavy Industry experience
First level maintenance
Shotfiring and blasting experience desirable
Good knowledge of the cement manufacturing process
Quarry process knowledge (e.g. crushing and blasting)
Environmental awareness
Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and environmental issues
Knowledge of quality management methods and standards
Knowledge of equipment isolation procedures
Computer literacy
Ability to interact with plant personnel at all levels
Willingness to be flexible

Why Tarmac:

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities ( employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunities