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Shift Operations Technician – Energy from Waste
Circa £50,000 + bonus + benefits
South London
MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Shift Operations Technician to join the operations department of an Energy from Waste Power Station in South London. The Shift Operations Technician will be responsible for starting, stopping and monitoring the plant via a DCS system to ensure the site meets its operational targets in a safe and efficient manner.
As a Shift Operations Technician you will be responsible for:
- Starting, stopping and monitoring boilers, steam turbines, pumps, water treatment plant and heat exchangers via a SCADA system
- Performing basic first line maintenance tasks and reporting any defects to the Shift Team Leader
- Assisting with shutdown activities within the plant ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum
- Monitoring the sites CEMS and making appropriate operational adjustments when needed
- Carrying out all activities with the highest regard for health and safety
To be considered for this role you should have:
- Operational experience gained in a heavy process environment that involves the generation of high-pressure steam e.g. power generation, chemical, refinery, CHP etc
- Ideally a relevant engineering qualification such as NVQ/HNC/apprenticeship etc
- Experience with basic first line maintenance work on auxiliary plant such as compressors, fans, pumps etc
- Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safety rules in a continuous heavy process environment
- A flexible approach to working routines and willingness to work on a shift pattern that involves 12-hour shifts
Salary & benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading business within the energy from waste sector. The role comes with:
- A salary + shift allowance of circa £50,000
- There is also a performance related bonus
- Overtime
- Company pension
- The chance to join the growing EFW industry
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / matt@mctechnical.co.uk for a confidential chat.
