Shift Operations Technician

Astute are working on behalf of our client who are one of the world's largest leaders in the Environmental, Waste and Energy Recovery industries to recruit a Shift Operations Technician.

The Energy from Waste site in Lincolnshire has a capacity to process 190,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 13MW of power for the surrounding area.

We are looking for a Shift Operations Technician to join the team at the Energy from Waste site as part of a 12-hour rotating shift team. You'll be responsible for the safe & efficient operations of the plant including startup & shut down duties, plant inspections and first line maintenance.

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 of the Shift Operations Technician role
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

• Monitoring and controlling the plant through the Control Rooms SCADA system, maintaining an accurate log of all events.
• Carry out plant inspections, fault diagnosis and first line maintenance as required.
• Log all issues in the sites Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Ensure compliance with the sites HSQE policies along with the sites Environmental Permit and report any issues to management.
• Writing RAMS as required.
• Train and mentor junior members of staff.
• Coordinate and assist with the safe unloading of plant consumables.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as a City & Guilds or BTEC in an Engineering discipline or a time served apprenticeship in Engineering. Ideally a level 3 qualification

• Working experience with Steam raising equipment or Power Generation this can be from Chemical / COMAH sites, Energy from Waste / Biomass or similar Power Plants, Refineries, Marine Engineering sector
• Able to carry out first line maintenance on Mechanical or Electrical equipment
• H&S Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker at times
• Competent in working with a variety of IT systems
• Able to carry out extended plant walks including working at height

• Starting salary up to 48,000
• Bonus
• Overtime
• Other benefits

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