Production Operator - Dublin Plant

The Role

Ecocem is shaping the future of low carbon cement in Europe with ambitions to deliver a 50% cut in CO2 emissions from cement by 2030. We are recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking for their next new challenge. This is a rare opportunity to join a business that can change the world for the better.  

You will be working in a high-performance, safety focused, and innovation driven business.

The production operator will work as part of the team required to meet current and future production requirements. You will operate the production facility in a safe manner in accordance with the company’s QEHS policies and guidelines. Along with monitoring and maintaining production performance and efficiency, you will work to meet quality standards for the specified product, minimizing off-specification product and maximizing throughput and equipment use.

We are looking for a safety-conscious individual with a strong work ethic and willingness to develop and learn.

Core Objective

The plant operator will work as part of the team required to meet current and future production requirements. You will operate the production facility in a safe manner in accordance with the company’s QEHS policies and guidelines. Along with monitoring and maintaining production performance and efficiency, you will work to meet quality standards for the specified product, minimizing off-specification product and maximizing throughput and equipment use.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner
• Follow start-up and shutdown procedures
• Set up and adjust plant parameters to meet production and quality targets
• Record production parameters hourly
• Routinely sample production products for quality target
• Routinely inspect plant during running
• Report production issues, I.e., Quality or Process
• Monitor energy usage
• Maintenance and upkeep of plant & machinery
• Maintenance and housekeeping of the bulk plant, site grounds and annexed facilities
• Weighbridge duties
• Machine driving
• Comply with the company’s QEHS policies

12-hour shift pattern including weekends, alternating across day and night shift rotation

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Background from similar industry
• Mechanical or Electrical trade or experience desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of Scada or PLC automated manufacturing plants desirable but not essential

Personal Attributes

• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• Good communication skills
• Excellent work ethic
• Organised, trustworthy and reliable
• Comfortable working on own Initiative and as part of the team

What we offer

• Culture built on our company values of Cohesion, Innovation, Tenacity and Empowerment
• Competitive salary & shift allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package including health care and pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life Assurance
• Friendly & welcoming multi-cultural team environment
• Learning & Development opportunities
• A career with a global company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work