Location: Doncaster
Timescales: Immediate
GeoPura’s mission is to decarbonise global economies using zero emission fuels and financially sustainable, innovative technologies to end our reliance on fossil fuels. At GeoPura we understand the scale of the challenge, we are on a journey towards net-zero and how we get there is equally as important as the destination. As a business we are: Innovative, Collaborative, Agile, Sustainable and Protective.
GeoPura’s initial focus has been off-grid, temporary and back-up power, essentially diesel generator displacement, using low-carbon hydrogen via GeoPura’s proprietary Hydrogen Power Unit (HPU). The HPUs deliver critical, zero-emission “energy as a service” to our customers across a wide range of use-cases from construction to film and TV production, to outdoor events, with existing clients including Netflix, BBC, HS2, Balfour Beatty and National Grid. Supporting these HPU’s requires green hydrogen but the global demand for green hydrogen vastly outweighs the supply the industry currently has. GeoPura are at the forefront of expanding the supply of green hydrogen and to assist with this expansion, we are looking for a Production Operator to perform safe and effective operation of the production plants across the country.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Operations Manager you will perform the day-to-day operation of hydrogen production plants.
- Follow SoPs to connect and disconnect hydrogen storage vessels from the process plant.
- Work closely with the design team and senior operators and learn how the plant works and operates, providing cover and support when required.
- To carry out work instructions as issued by the OEMs and plant designers.
- To perform loading and unloading of Hydrogen cylinder packs from delivery vehicles.
- To confidently and correctly operate equipment according to current SOP’s.
- To perform inspection and leak tests of hydrogen storage assets.
- To maintain a clean and tidy plant.
- To be responsible for maintaining plant consumable stock levels.
- Transferring gas cylinders in a safe manner on and around the site as required following current SOP’s.
- Effectively communicate and problems or concerns to line manager and participate in resolving any issues and seek solutions.
- To maintain responsibility for his/her own safety and the safety of others around. To also raise concern if any unsafe working is encountered, stop any unsafe operations and report the action taken to their line manager or senior member.
- Keep site records and produce reports on production status.
Qualifications and Skills:
- OEM training on state-of-the-art hydrogen production and compression technologies.
- Production Operators will be based initially at our 1MW Croft Farm site near Doncaster for training and familiarisation. Upon completion of training, the role will be based permanently at our 8MW site at High Marham near Newark.
- Shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off alternating days and nights with 16 days off every 3 months.
- Workwear and PPE are provided.
- Essential tools and equipment are provided, and an option is available to purchase an employee-owned advanced tool kit at a discounted price.
- This is a fast-growing business, and the role has the opportunity to develop into a more senior position.
Requisite skills
- Previous experience in a Production Operator role
- Experience of projects incorporating pressurised flammable gas, electrical and control systems and civil engineering/groundworks
- Ability to learn about new technologies and adapt with development
- A good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in a working plant environment
- Experience of driving a counter balance FLT, up to date licence preferred
- Self-motivated and passionate, with excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to hold accountability for yourself and the team
- Confident at reporting and analysing information
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated with the ability to work with limited guidance or supervision
- Ability to self-prioritise and work autonomously, accurately, and speedily when required
- Flexible approach to working within a dynamic team
- Full driving licence.
Desirable
- Understanding of construction site project management
- Proficient with Microsoft office packages, including Word and Excel
- Experience of working in a chemical plant environment
Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Up to 8% matched pension contribution
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (holiday entitlement also raises 1 day per year of service, capped at 30 days)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave pay
- A career within a rapidly growing company
- Private healthcare and dental cover
- Death in Service Benefit at 4x base salary
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Advantage
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Exposure to exciting projects within film, TV and other sectors working to decarbonise their operations
