Astute People
Enhanced Power Plant Operator
Job Location
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Description
Astute's power team are looking for a Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Craftsperson to a large Energy from Waste plant located in Kent, South East England. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill.
We are currently recruiting an Enhanced Technician / Senior Operator / Assistant Shift Team Leader /SAP to join the operations department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. The Enhanced Technician will need an adaptable approach and will be responsible for supervising the shift teams ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
The Enhanced Technician will be required, on occasions, to step up to the full Shift Manager role to cover for periods of sickness and holidays.
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:
As the Enhanced Technician, you will be responsible for:
The day-to-day support of the Shift Team, including supervision of Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of turbines, boilers, pumps and water treatment plant.
Acting as the site Senior Authorised Person complying with the sites safe systems of work.
Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work.
Carrying out return to work discussions with team members returning from periods of absence.
Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Ideally a relevant technical qualification such as a C&G / NVQ / ONC / HNC in an engineering discipline
Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Ideally qualified as a Senior Authorised Person / SAP working with High Voltage electrical equipment
Personal skills
The Enhanced Technician would suit someone with:
At least 5 years' experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
Experience with Electrical Safety at Work such as HV Switching, Earthing & Isolations
Salary and benefits of the Enhanced Technician role
Industry competitive salary
Health Care plan
Pension matched up to 6%
Bonus opportunity up to 12%
Further full company benefits
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
Location: Maidstone, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
We are currently recruiting an Enhanced Technician / Senior Operator / Assistant Shift Team Leader /SAP to join the operations department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. The Enhanced Technician will need an adaptable approach and will be responsible for supervising the shift teams ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
The Enhanced Technician will be required, on occasions, to step up to the full Shift Manager role to cover for periods of sickness and holidays.
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:
As the Enhanced Technician, you will be responsible for:
The day-to-day support of the Shift Team, including supervision of Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of turbines, boilers, pumps and water treatment plant.
Acting as the site Senior Authorised Person complying with the sites safe systems of work.
Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work.
Carrying out return to work discussions with team members returning from periods of absence.
Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Ideally a relevant technical qualification such as a C&G / NVQ / ONC / HNC in an engineering discipline
Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Ideally qualified as a Senior Authorised Person / SAP working with High Voltage electrical equipment
Personal skills
The Enhanced Technician would suit someone with:
At least 5 years' experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
Experience with Electrical Safety at Work such as HV Switching, Earthing & Isolations
Salary and benefits of the Enhanced Technician role
Industry competitive salary
Health Care plan
Pension matched up to 6%
Bonus opportunity up to 12%
Further full company benefits
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
Location: Maidstone, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
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