Are you an experienced Shift Team Leader, Control Room Operator, Shift Supervisor or Senior Plant Operator from a power generation, energy, steam raising or heavy industrial process environment? This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of a modern industrial energy facility, leading a shift team while working with DCS/HMI controlled plant, boilers, turbines, pumps, water treatment systems and associated process equipment.
You will play a key role in plant performance, safety, environmental compliance and the continued development of the operational team.
The Role As Shift Team Leader, you will lead the shift team and take responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the facility throughout your shift.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading and supervising plant operators and operational staff
Operating and monitoring plant through DCS / HMI / SCADA systems
Overseeing boilers, turbines, pumps, water treatment and auxiliary plant
Managing safe plant start-ups, shutdowns and operational changes
Carrying out plant inspections, walk-downs and equipment checks
Monitoring CEMS and ensuring Environmental Permit compliance
Coordinating minor reactive maintenance and plant stoppages
Raising maintenance work requests and supporting engineering teams
Maintaining accurate shift logs, operational records and performance data
Supporting Permit-to-Work and safe systems of work
Coaching, mentoring and developing members of the shift team
Driving plant availability, reliability and continuous improvement
The successful candidate will take accountability for the safe operation of the plant during their shift and will be expected to promptly escalate any operational, environmental or safety risks.
What Were Looking For We are particularly interested in candidates with experience gained within: Power Generation | Energy from Waste | Biomass | CHP | Steam Raising | Utilities | Chemical Processing | Manufacturing | Heavy Process Industry
You should ideally have:
Operational experience within power generation, steam raising or a comparable industrial process environment
Experience working both within a control room and out on plant
Hands-on experience using DCS, HMI or SCADA systems
Strong leadership and team supervision skills
A logical, methodical approach to plant fault finding and problem solving
Practical mechanical awareness and the ability to support minor adjustments or repairs
Good IT and reporting skills
Flexibility to work a 365-day, 24/7 shift rota
An HNC, NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification/time-served experience would be beneficial.
Experience with Permit-to-Work systems, IOSH, NEBOSH, BOAS or Electrical AP/SAP responsibilities would also be advantageous, although these are not essential and training can be provided.
This role would suit an experienced Shift Team Leader, Shift Supervisor, Senior Plant Operator, Control Room Operator, Power Plant Operator, Operations Technician or Process Plant Operator looking to step into a responsible leadership position within a technically challenging operating environment.
If you have a strong background in power generation, boilers, steam systems, turbines or industrial process plant operations, apply now for further information.
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