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Shift Operations Technician - Energy from Waste Power Station

Bicester, Oxfordshire

Up to £47862.00 per annum + Bonus + Overtime

Permanent

Sector: Power

Posted: 14/11/2023

Ref: BBBH23985_1699983455

Shift Operations Technician - Energy from Waste Power Station
Bicester, Oxfordshire
£47,862 + up to 10% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits
About the role:
Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy company to recruit a Shift Operations Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

The vital Shift Operations Technician role comes with salary of £47,862 (inclusive of Shift Allowance and Home Counties living allowance)

If you're a Shift Operations Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties:
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will be:
  • Using a DCS system you will be required to start, stop and monitor turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
  • Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
  • Performing plant walk round and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently
  • Monitoring of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and perform corrective adjustments to the process when required
  • Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff
  • Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems
Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally have at least an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
  • A BOAS certificate will be highly advantageous
  • A formal Health and Safety qualification will be advantageous.
Personal Skills and prior experience:
The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:
  • At least 4 years of operations experience gained from the power generation, EfW, biomass or chemical industries. Royal Navy Marine Engineers with significant watch keeping experience will also be considered - LET level as a minimum
  • The willingness to learn and undergo a short training period which will involve learning the plant and the processes and procedures involved in operating the plant
  • A strong appreciation for HSE compliance always
  • The ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written
Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role:
  • £47,862 (inclusive of shift allowance and living allowance)
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Overtime at 1.5x
  • Other excellent benefits
How to apply?

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to apatel@astutetechnical.co.uk or call 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.
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