Operations Placement - Energy from Waste (Millerhill)

Main purpose and scope of job

All employees to take care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Additionally, employees must also co-operate with the company to enable it to discharge its own responsibilities successfully.

Energy from Waste, operated and maintained by FCC Environment, offers to students living in, or studying in the above locations for an undergraduate placement for up to 12 months.

Duties and key responsibilities - SHEQ

Responsible for their personal safety including others who may be affected by the company’s activities. In particular:

• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.

• If aware of any unsafe practice or condition, or if in any doubt about the safety of any situation, consult their supervisor.

• Obtain and use the correct tools/equipment for the work and not to use any that are unsafe or damaged. All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment must be stored in the approved place after use.

• Ensure that all guards are securely fixed and that all safety equipment and personal protective clothing/equipment provided are used.

• Not to operate any plant or equipment unless authorised.

• To report any accident, near-miss, dangerous occurrence or dangerous condition to their line management.

• To switch off and secure unattended plant or equipment.

• To avoid improvised arrangements and suggest safe ways of eliminating hazards.

• Not to participate in horseplay or place fellow employees in danger by their actions.

• Adopt a proactive manner to energy usage and suggest ways of improving energy performance.

Duties and key responsibilities - Operational

• The successful applicant will be trained to a high level in all aspects of environmental science or engineering, depending on the subject and educational demand.

• Work can include working as part of the Operations Team as well as the Maintenance Team. Part of the placement should be the completion of small projects over the lifetime of the placement with the target that this also links to the development of the student:

• Ideally these work placements are managed in conjunction with the relevant lecturer to specify scientific and educational targets.

Essential Knowledge

• Satisfactory completion of the relevant Competency Management System modules.

• Completion of all other training as defined within the Training Matrix.

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Respectful, well spoken with good communication skills.

• A logical person who is calm under pressure and works well as a team.

• Must be computer literate.

• Full UK driving Licence, own car would be beneficial