Plant Operator

Company description:

Caribbean Development Company Limited

Job description:

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position within the Engineering & Maintenance Department

JOB SUMMARY:

To operate and monitor plant equipment and systems in keeping with accepted engineering practices, in order to facilitate optimal plant production

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates plant equipment / systems in keeping with manufacturers’ recommendations and established engineering standards
• Monitors all plant equipment/systems under their charge, to ensure that they are operating within established specifications. This includes:
  • Air compressors and air distribution systems
  • Refrigeration and alcohol distribution systems
  • Carbon dioxide recovery and distribution systems
  • Water production, treatment, storage, and distribution systems
• Records routinely, all information necessary to assess equipment performance - as established by the Supervisor/engineer or as dictated by daily log sheets
• Informs the supervisor when there is a problem or potential problem with plant equipment/systems
• Follows all set procedures for the department and document all occurrences within the area under their charge
• Monitors the levels of consumables necessary to maintain the proper operation of equipment/systems and make arrangements for replenishment. This includes:
  • Chemicals for boiler water treatment
  • Chemicals for cooling tower treatment
  • Brine levels
  • Carbon dioxide levels
• Performs any necessary operational checks/tests and make operational and minor adjustments to equipment/systems to ensure optimal performance in accordance with proper operating standards
• Conducts daily water analysis for cooling water and make the required adjustments at the cooling tower
• Ensures availability of the required quality of water for both CDC and CGL on an ongoing basis
• Follows all established procedures and ensure a continuous supply of carbon dioxide to operations at the required purity
• Ensures steam is supplied to operations at the required pressure on a continuous basis
• Ensures alcohol is continuously maintained at the required temperatures to the various areas of the plant that require cooling
• Makes appropriate arrangements for alarm monitoring and communications when it is necessary to leave the services/utilities control room for field checks
• Ensures proper housekeeping in the area under his charge – in keeping with company policy
• Adheres to all the Company’s Safety Rules and Regulations
• Performs any other related duties as requested by the supervisor or Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Either of the following, or an equivalent combination of training and experience:

• At least Five "O" Level Passes inclusive of Mathematics and English Language, with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years relevant experience in a similar industry.
• A certificate/diploma in a related field from a Technical/Vocational Institute with 2 to 3 years relevant experience in a similar industry

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must be competent in the use of basic mechanical hand tools.
• Must be capable of carrying out operational adjustments.
• Must be computer literate.
• Good communication skills (Must possess good verbal skills and be capable of clear, literate expression in writing).

Deadline: February 4, 2026