Shift Plant Operator

Astute's Power team are partnering with an Energy from Waste Plant which is a sustainable alternative to landfill, using household, commercial and non-hazardous industrial residual waste, left after recycling and composting efforts, as a fuel to generate clean electricity.

The Shift Plant Operator will be involved with the safe & efficient operation of the plant, from the control room, under the supervision of the Shift Team Leader. There will be a focus on improving efficiency and performance to meet targets in availability and power production.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.

Responsibilities and duties:

As the Shift Plant Operator you will be responsible for:

1. Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
2. Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client.
3. Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
4. Supervise and direct the Assistant Plant Operators, Contractors, and other staff as and when required.
5. Support the maintenance team during outages / shutdowns.
6. Assist with developing operating procedures.
7. Work within the company's safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
8. Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. Ideally qualified with a minimum level 3 qualification in Process/Engineering/Operations discipline.
2. Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power /Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered).
3. Previous experience working in a control room environment, with steam plant including boilers, heat recovery steam generators, turbines, and associated equipment.
4. Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System.
5. IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification.
6. Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

Personal skills

The Shift Plant Operator would suit someone with:

1. Self-motivated and looking to progress.
2. Able to manage their time well.
3. Has good attention to detail.
4. A good team player.

Salary and benefits of Shift Plant Operator role

Highly competitive starting salary up to £54,000 (DOE).

Clearly defined progression with salary increases.

Excellent bonus opportunity.

Private medical & further benefits.

Opportunity to join a modern Energy from Waste Power Station.

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of creed and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.