Refinery Mechanical Operator

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Job Title: Refinery Mechanical Operator
Location: Purfleet, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com

Your Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the boiler houses, wastewater treatment plant and site utility systems. You will provide mechanical support for breakdowns and other mechanical duties, using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) Maximo to raise, update and complete work orders. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the department following good manufacturing process (GMP) guidelines. You will support the Utilities manager, when necessary, with the supervision of third party contractors.

• Safety - responsible for own personal safety and of that of people working in your area, Insuring the safe start-up, running and shut-down of plant and machinery in their area.

• Environmental Awareness - looking at weather forecasts to prepare plant for potential flood conditions and taking the longer than 12 hour view. Maintain high standard of cleanliness following GMP guidelines and maintaining our ISO14001 standard.

• PM Completion - Perform maintenance tasks and liaise with maintenance department.

• Compliance - ensure product throughput and quality is maintained to the required levels and specification.

• Site Inspection - site inspection with the use of a digital auditor (Lagging, steam leak, air leaks and others).

• Reporting - supporting the shift manager with all mechanical need. Responsible for Liaise with other process departments to insure all owned area's run smoothly.

• Handovers - responsible for completing a clear handover to the oncoming shift, shift logs are complete and work orders raised.

Your Profile

• NVQ Level 3, City & guilds, B Tech or equivalent is required

• Time served Mechanical apprentice or similar relevant experience (e.g., Boiler house operator)

• Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) is preferred.

• Water Treatment plant knowledge is preferred.

• Awareness of Safe System of Work- LOTO, RAMS, Permit.

• Basic computer skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Physical work necessary

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models

• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.

• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women's and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.

• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.

• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.

• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life

• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave

• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in 'Mental Health Aware' training within three months of joining the business.

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the work place. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM's privacy notice.

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Job Post Date: 07/08/25