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Commissioning Shift Team Leader - Power Generation / Energy from Waste
75,000 + Benefits
Essex
This is a full-time, shift-based Commissioning Shift Team Leader / Commissioning Supervisor position at a new-build Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Essex, focusing on the safe and efficient commissioning of power generation systems and plant operations.
The role holder will lead a team of Operators during the commissioning phase, ensuring all systems are safely brought online, optimised, and transitioned into full commercial operation. You'll be a key point of contact for technical troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and implementing best practices across the plant.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of Control Room and Field Operators during plant commissioning and early operations.
- Oversee start-up, testing, and optimisation of boilers, turbines, flue gas treatment, and auxiliary systems.
- Monitor plant performance through the DCS/SCADA system, ensuring operational targets and safety standards are met.
- Take responsibility for safe system isolation, permit to work, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Work closely with the Commissioning Manager and contractors to resolve issues and achieve key project milestones.
- Ensure all commissioning activities comply with environmental and health & safety regulations.
- Maintain clear and accurate shift logs, records, and reports on commissioning progress and plant status.
- Support training and development of the operations team as the plant transitions to steady-state operation.
- Carry out regular plant inspections and fault diagnosis, escalating technical problems as needed.
- Participate in site meetings and provide input to commissioning strategy and continuous improvement plans.
Requirements
- Relevant engineering qualification - HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
- Strong experience in commissioning and operating large-scale power generation or EfW plants.
- Proven track record in team leadership within a shift-based environment.
- Good working knowledge of boilers, steam turbines, flue gas treatment, and balance of plant systems.
- Strong understanding of DCS/SCADA systems and control room operations.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Package Details
- Salary is around 75,000 per annum.
- This role is worked on a 12-hour shift pattern - (days and nights).
- Comprehensive training and clear path to permanent Shift Team Leader role post-commissioning.
- Pension scheme, healthcare and additional benefits.
To apply for this role please send your CV or call Ashley on (phone number removed) for more information.
Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.
