MSS Water Ltd and the RSK Group are recruiting for an Acid Attendant to join our team based on our Customers site at Llanwern, Newport, UK. This is a full time, permanent position.
The MSS Group is a specialist provider of facilities, industrial and environmental services with expertise in hazardous, highly regulated and complex environments.
The Role
Please note the working pattern for this role is for a 4 on and 4 off (12 hour shifts, Days, Days, Nights, Nights) for 7 cycles and then 18 days off continuous.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake numerous operational tasks to enable the effluent plant and pickle line to run as effectively and efficiently as possible.
- Monitoring and replacing acid inhibitor
- Draining and filling pickle line tanks and rinse tanks
- Manually starting and stopping steam lines
- Receiving acid and lime deliveries
- Monitoring and draining of sumps and bunds
- Sampling acid baths
- Transferring ferrous chloride solution and cleaning associated filters
- Monitoring transfer tank pumps
- Checking neutralisation tanks
- Manually dosing lime
- Checking and changing air supply to neutralisation tanks
- Checking final transfer tank pumps
- Titrating pickle line bath samples
- Lime plant troubleshooting
- Flushing lime recirculation pipework and switching lime supply
- Filling, checking and maintaining polymer systems
- Checking clarifiers and filtrate holding tanks
- Transferring sludge, monitoring holding tanks and operating filter press cycles
- Sampling and analysing effluent plant performance
- Flushing sludge transfer pipework and pumps
- Sampling and performing moisture content tests on filter cake
- Calibrating pH meters and digital burettes
- Cleaning, monitoring and sampling turbidity and final water meters
- Inspecting pickle lines
- Dealing with chemical spills
- Carrying out safety and housekeeping audits
- Adhering to Job Method Statements and set procedures at all times
Qualifications And Experience Required
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated competence through training records and experience
- Ability to work alone while adhering to strict quality control systems and operational procedures
- Ability to work as part of a team when required
- Proficiency in basic IT applications including MS Word and Excel
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Hold CCNSG (training can be provided if required)
Salary And Benefits
- Salary £27,759 per annum
- Smart Health/digital GP service
- Permanent additional day' annual leave for 5, 10 & 15 years - MSS
- For the year only - additional day' annual leave for 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50 years - RSK
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Wellbeing ambassadors - network of internal mental health first aiders
- Gym/lifestyle discounts
- Bereavement counselling
- Life assurance - 3 x annual salary payment for death in service
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The RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer.
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Acid Neut Operator in Newport employer: RSK Group
WRc is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic field of water efficiency. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and mentorship, ensuring that our team members thrive while making a meaningful impact on water management solutions. Located in Swindon, our hybrid working model provides flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
