Shift Plant Operator

3 days ago

Stewartby, United Kingdom Astute People Full time
Job Title: Shift Plant Operator

Astute's Power team is partnering with an Energy from Waste Plant, a sustainable alternative to landfill, utilizing household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial residual waste as a fuel to generate clean electricity.

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

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner, including during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns, as well as emergency situations.
  • 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.
  • Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met, along with monitoring the plant's emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
  • Supervise and direct the Assistant Plant Operators, Contractors, and other staff as and when required.
  • Support the maintenance team during outages/shutdowns.
  • Assist with developing operating procedures.
  • Work within the company's safe systems of work, SHEQ systems, and relevant legislation.
  • Conduct front-line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding, and fault reporting.
Requirements:
  • Ideal candidate with a minimum level 3 qualification in Process/Engineering/Operations discipline.
  • Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered).
  • Previous experience working in a control room environment, with steam plant including boilers, heat recovery steam generators, turbines, and associated equipment.
  • Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System.
  • IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification.
  • Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.
Personal Skills:
  • Self-motivated and looking to progress.
  • Able to manage their time well.
  • Has good attention to detail.
  • A good team player.
Benefits:
  • Highly competitive starting salary.
  • Clearly defined progression with salary increases.
  • Excellent bonus opportunity.
  • Private medical and further benefits.
  • Opportunity to join a modern Energy from Waste Power Station.

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