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Join Celtic Renewables as we drive the change to net-zero.

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Process Operator

Location: Caledon Green, Grangemouth

Team: Manufacturing

Line Manager: Process Lead

Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience.

 

ABOUT US

Celtic Renewables is bio-technology company on a path to the global commercialisation of their patented technology that converts low value by-products, residues and wastes into high value green chemicals using an innovative adaptation of the century-old proven Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation process.

Celtic Renewables are excited to recruit for a Shift Process Operator who will be part of the operations team and who always thinks of Compliance, Quality, Cost and Continual Improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to be a part of the team delivering the Company Vision: “To be the World Leader in ABE Fermentation as a Global Sustainable Industry”

 

MAIN PURPOSE

As a Process Operator you will safely and efficiently operate the main process production areas, consisting of a multi-stage batch fermentation process and continuous distillation plant, as part of a shift rota (day and night shifts)

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will have a process/manufacturing background and will naturally and strictly follow the instructions as outlined in site procedures, always ensuring compliance and quality
• You will coordinate and schedule the unit operations of the plant to ensure that the plant runs efficiently and continuously.
• You will always display safe and hygienic working practices and will ensure that the requirements of the Integrated Management System are strictly followed to ensure compliance with H&S, Environmental and other legal requirements to produce safe products and co-products which meet strict quality parameters. 
• You will understand the requirements of REACH, SEPA, FEMAS and COSHH requirements and apply these in your role.
• You will operate, manage and continually contribute to the optimisation of the production processes, from raw material intake to outgoing product.

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• You will have previous solvent/chemical/distillation production experience or experience of operating a plant within a related manufacturing sector
• You will have extensive experience using a SCADA system. As the plant is highly automated, you must be proficient and confident in the use of information technology and automation systems You will be comfortable operating in a dynamic role where processes change and you need to adapt quickly.  This involves creation and updating site operating procedures and communicating these with the wider operations team.Ideally you will have an understanding or have knowledge of hygienic/sterile process/manufacturing operations and environment, or show an awareness of the importance of such an environment and be willing and able to learn
• From your previous experience you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience of working strictly within defined safety, environmental, quality and feed safety standards and procedures
• Additional skills that are advantageous: Scientific and/or engineering background; awareness/experience of continuous distillation; issuing permits and safe isolation of plant; COSHH trained; FLT licence
 

BENEFITS

• Celtic Renewables offer an attractive benefits package including annual performance related bonus, Private Health Care, enhanced pension contributions, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave policies and death in service.

Laboratory Technician

About Us

Celtic Renewables is bio-technology company on a path to the global commercialisation of their patented technology that converts low value by-products, residues and wastes into high value green chemicals using an innovative adaptation of the century-old proven Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation process.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an early-stage renewable chemicals business which has just built the UK’s first bio-refinery at Grangemouth. Celtic Renewables is a growing business with big ambitions to reduce carbon usage by building many more bio-refineries on a global basis.

The role of Analytical Laboratory Technician is a permanent role, based onsite at Caledon Green, Grangemouth.

 

Role Purpose

As an Analytical Laboratory Technician, you will work closely with the laboratory and wider production team, to support all analysis within the manufacturing process at Caledon Green in Grangemouth, which in turn will help deliver the Company Vision “To be the World Leader in ABE Fermentation as a Global Sustainable Industry”.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Analysis of all samples relating to our biological process/raw materials/bulk deliveries/CIP samples/water systems and finished product using the correct procedures in compliance with cGLP, cGMP, Health and safety, SOPs and environmental and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with laboratory team members and process operators to maintain the continual operation of our process thus ensuring deadlines & KPIs are met.
  • Interpretation and reporting of data & trends to key stakeholders
  • Review of all documentation including SOPs, RAs & COSHH to ensure that compliance and safe working practices are followed.
  • You will be responsible for collating and maintaining relevant data in the company format.
  • You will have a good eye for detail and uphold a high standard of housekeeping.
  • Ensure maintenance is carried out on all laboratory instrumentation.
  • You will be responsible for chemical and consumable stock control within the laboratory
  • Demonstrate behaviours which align with our company values

 

Skills & Experience

  • You will have a scientific background and be able demonstrate appropriate relevant experience in an analytical laboratory or within an industrial fermentation/distillation environment.
  • Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, GC & Karl Fischer Analysis.
  • Relevant method development & troubleshooting experience.
  • A good communicator and team worker with the ability to deliver high performance standards relating to GLP, GMP, Quality, H&S, Regulatory and Customer Service.
  • Ability to work under pressure to deliver on time results.
  • Demonstrate high level of problem solving skills.
  • Experience in microbiological techniques such as but not limited to – aseptic technique; aseptic sampling and agar plating would be desirable.
  • Proficient and confident in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

 

What’s in it for you

  • A salary of £25,200 per annum
  • 8 hour shifts Mon-Fri between the hours of 8am-10pm
  • 33 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays) pro rata
  • To be part of something “world changing.”

 

This is a full-time, permanent role with 8 hour shifts on Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am and 10pm.

Please apply before September 15th with your CV and cover letter.

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Do you want to know more about what it is like to be a part of Celtic Renewables? Have a look at our blog, where we regularly post interviews with members of the Celtic Crew that give you some exclusive insight.

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