Field Technician

We have several vacancies for Field Technicians on the site. Depending on requirements these positions could be in Vitamin C or Vitamin B5. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. Your key responsibilities

• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) when conducting all work;
• Completion of all paperwork to good documentation standard;
• Execution of safety, food safety and quality controls in adherence with site procedures;
• Cleaning process equipment and plant as required and preparing/charging raw materials for the entire process;
• Monitoring laboratory and other relevant process related results; taking the appropriate action to ensure that products and intermediates meet specification; coordinating the shutdown of plant and equipment on the basis of instruction or observation Conducting specified laboratory tasks, analysing, recording and interpreting results;
• Sensory process observations in the field (eg level interfaces, colours, sounds etc);
• Inspecting the equipment in the field to ensure that it is working properly according to specified operating parameters (leaks, pressure, temperature, levels etc.) in the context of the production process;
• Checking that equipment, pumps, fittings, safety devices, valves, etc. are in good condition and reporting non-conformities to the control room operator, and carrying out repairs and maintenance (eg. changing gaskets, lubrication, minor maintenance, splitting flanges, changing valves etc);
• Note: the plant & equipment the operators work with can be located at various heights from floor level to ceiling level therefore there is a requirement to climb ladders and stairs to access mezzanine areas;
• Monitoring, controlling and managing processes from the control room using the DCS system to ensure key operating parameters remain within the defined operating window and where appropriate taking every opportunity to communicate any improvement suggestions
• Assisting maintenance personnel on maintenance tasks;
• Writing and Issuing of work permits;
• Solving non-routine problems in the Control room and in the field;
• Preparing and participating in shift handover including detailed explanations for deviations from key operating parameters; performing the role of data recorder to support the asset utilisation work process;
• Driving fork lift trucks/electric pallet trucks.
We bring
• A supportive environment where you're empowered to grow and share your ideas.
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.
• A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions.
  
  Successful candidates will preferably have a minimum of 2 years relevant industrial manufacturing experience.
• An NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Modern Apprenticeship in a relevant related subject would be desirable for this position.
• Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to work towards Further Education as they will be expected to achieve a level 3 City and Guilds qualification and the relevant SVQ within 2/3 years.
  
  As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com