DCS Operator

Salary: £36000 - £43000 plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 48 hours per week - 12 hour shift rota 4 on 4 off followed by 10 days off

Location: Chilton Power Station, DL17 0PB

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

We are looking for an experienced Distributed Control System Operator who would like to join our team based in Chilton.

As a DCS Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Recovery Facility, managing a shift team and day operations staff.

You will work on a rotating shift pattern that includes weekends and Public Holidays, providing shift rota cover as required to ensure continuous operation of the Energy Recovery Facility.

What we can offer you:

• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Support the Shift Team leader with Health and Safety matters and use Safe System Of Work effectively to ensure safety of all personnel, contractors and visitors at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of the site Environmental Permit.
• Represent Company management outside normal office hours.
• Operate / monitor plant from a Central Control Room, operate plant and equipment as required by the operational demands of the ERF.
• Provide technical supervision and assistance where necessary for Company and contract staff engaged in work at the ERF.
• Provide effective training and monitoring of other shift staff to ensure personnel are competent to undertake their duties.
• Provide effective administration and application of safe systems of work and Health And Safety policies.
• To be aware of and work within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management.

What we're looking for:

• An experienced operator from a Power station background, ideally having completed a recognised Power station Operational Apprenticeship/ Training.
• An understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues.
• Knowledge of Regulatory requirements.
• IOSH passport safely certificate or equivalent.
• Broad experience gained through shift working in a continuous process industry, preferably in a Waste Incineration environment.
• Ability to ensure adherence with procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels and produce clear, concise reports.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.