Power Plant Operator

4 weeks ago

Ashington, United Kingdom EP UK Investments Ltd Full time
DescriptionAn opportunity has arisen within the Operations department at Lynemouth Power Station to recruit a Power Plant Operator on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of a high-pressure boiler and the 140Mwe Turbo Alternator Unit.  The role is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the generating units.
Key ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Shift Manager, the responsibilities will include:
  • Working as part of a shift team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the generating units. 
  • Undertaking plant and unit inspections, monitoring plant status and responding to alarms.
  • Undertaking routine plant change overs as well as identifying defect and potentially unsafe conditions.
  • Identifying and recording any defects and safety issues identified during plant inspections. In the Maintenance Management system.
  • Gathering, analysing, interpreting, and logging plant performance data relevant to the area under your control and implementing changes to improve operational efficiency with the assistance of the Power Plant Controller(s) as required.
  • Undertaking standard operational duties in one of the three roles; Unit Operator, General Duties Operator or Ash Plant Operator.
  • Removing plant from service and assisting in the isolating of plant in readiness for the issue of safety documents.

Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseBackground
  • Experience / knowledge of safe systems of work, including permit to work, method statements and risk assessments.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, often under pressure and working to tight timescales.
  • Experience of working in heavy industrial or engineering environments, preferably power generation.
Behaviours
  • Excellent team worker who can create and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships.
  • Demonstrates personal commitment to the highest standards of safety through their own actions and attention.
  • Self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic work environment.
  • A critical thinker who is comfortable to make decisions under time pressure.
  • Good verbal communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Qualifications
  • 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, including Maths and English at Level 4 / grade C (essential).
  • Level 3 qualification e.g., ONC, NVQ, A-level, in either Maths, Science, Design & Technology, or similar relevant subject (essential).
  • HNC (level 4) in Engineering, or similar relevant subject (desirable).
  • Equivalent relevant experience in power generation at a similar level (desirable).
EPUK Investments Ltd (EPUKI) is the UK division of Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), a leading energy group of over 70 companies that owns and operates assets across Europe. EPH group employs circa 24,000 people internationally, owns €30.5bn of assets, generating €37.1bn of revenue and an EBITDA of €4.3bn.

EPUKI was established in 2015 as the strategic platform for expanding the EPH group into the UK energy market. Since launching, EPUKI has made several acquisitions and developed a number of new opportunities and now owns multiple renewable and flexible power generating assets in the UK and Ireland.

EPUKI has grown rapidly to revenues ~£3.5bn and EBITDA ~£300m. We pride ourselves on an entrepreneurial culture and flat leadership structure where individuals (wherever they are in the organisation) can make a real impact on our business. 

Our aim is to enable the UK and Ireland low carbon transition through provision of flexible and reliable energy supply.  To achieve this, we will:

  • develop, construct and acquire the right assets to support the transformation of the energy system;
  • invest in our people and our assets to best respond to the changing needs of our sector;
  • continuously challenge ourselves to identify opportunities, build our knowledge and develop innovative solutions.

EPUKI is one of the largest independent generators in the UK and Ireland, with an asset base that covers multiple technologies and a range of revenue streams; these include fully merchant baseload and peaking plant and index traded baseload plants, providing a range of system services across the energy and balancing spectrum.  

Despite its significant market presence, EPUKI has a flat structure with fast paced decision-making ability enabling better optimisation of market positions.  The market continues to evolve and develop as the UK and Irish governments drive towards Net Zero with increasing challenges of renewables penetration, introduction of hydrogen and other new technologies.

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