Energy Centre Operator

at  Synlait

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this role will require …

• Previous work experience in a similar role within the dairy industry or food manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and Operational experience on processes and systems like: Food Safety and Quality, HACCP, GMP, ISO, Steam Generation, Waste Water Treatment (DAF), Refrigeration, Compressed Air, Packing Gas, Reverse Osmosis, Demin Water, Waste Water Irrigation and Water Treatment would be our ideal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant Trade cert or level 4 Maintenance Certification
• A National Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant (Boiler Operation) Enchem Level 3 or
• A National Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process Operation) Enchem Level 4

ABOUT US – THE SYNLAIT WAY

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.
You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.
We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.
Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Energy Centre Technician to join our utilities team in Pokeno a permanent basis. This position manages our day to day supply of energy, utility services and effluent treatment to enable raw milk to be processed.
This role involves taking responsibility for our highly automated processes on site including 25 MW gas feed Boiler, Water Treatment systems, Refrigeration systems, Compressed Air systems, Packing Gas systems, Reverse Osmosis systems and Wastewater treatment systems. You will be in a hands-on role where you will need to monitor key performance indicators such as energy unit efficiencies, rate, quality, and plant availability.
Our shifts allow for plenty of flexibility and work life balance with 4 days off between shifts. Based on a rotational roster, you will be on the shift pattern below: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off (12.5 hour shifts)

The main responsibilities of this role include..

• Actively manage largest electricity points of use for energy improvement, i.e. Refrigeration, Compressed Air, Electrode Boiler, etc as well as identifying energy saving opportunities.
• Effective operation of all utility plants from generation to point of use.
• Responsibility for the generation and distribution of energy services and meeting customer volume and quality standards.
• Maximise energy effectiveness and personal safety by the successful optimisation of standard operating procedures.

Key to your success will be your knowledge of operational process and systems as well as your proactive response to monitoring the plant and making timely decisions to ensure efficiency and productivity. If you are self-motivated and have well developed time management skills, then we want to hear from you!

To be considered for this role will require …

• Previous work experience in a similar role within the dairy industry or food manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and Operational experience on processes and systems like: Food Safety and Quality, HACCP, GMP, ISO, Steam Generation, Waste Water Treatment (DAF), Refrigeration, Compressed Air, Packing Gas, Reverse Osmosis, Demin Water, Waste Water Irrigation and Water Treatment would be our ideal