At a Glance
- Tasks: Control and monitor boiler and turbine operations for optimal steam generation.
- Company: Join a leading energy provider focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and hands-on experience.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial industry, ensuring safe and efficient energy production.
- Qualifications: Experience in boiler operations or heavy industry; GCSE Maths and Science required.
The key aim of this role is to control and monitor operations of the boiler and turbine to ensure the optimum generation of steam.
Operational responsibilities include:
- Monitoring, reporting on and improving plant performance by operating the turbine and boilers and coordinating incoming and outgoing waste.
- Optimising plant processes by measuring and controlling temperature, flow and pressure using instrumentation, gauges and the DCS control system, and taking corrective action where required.
- Recording readings accurately and maintaining a clear, up-to-date shift log of daily operations.
- Responding effectively to planned and unplanned repairs, blockages and changing plant conditions, including emergency situations.
- Responding promptly to alarms, faults and operational issues to maintain safe and efficient plant performance.
- Operating the overhead waste crane in line with plant procedures, protocols and operational requirements.
- Carrying out plant attendant duties, including loading and unloading vehicles and using an FLT to maintain a steady supply of raw materials and remove ash waste when required.
- Ensuring plant cleaning schedules are completed to the required standard.
- Working safely at height and in confined spaces when required.
- Undertaking any additional training required by the company.
Health and Safety Responsibilities:
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping across the plant at all times.
- Following safe working practices in line with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Taking an active part in fire drills and evacuation exercises.
- Reporting all health and safety concerns promptly and proactively.
Experience/Qualifications/Skills:
- Experience and understanding of boiler operations or heavy industry.
- A reliable, motivated and collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Physical capability to carry out manual handling and lifting as required.
- Qualifications in Maths and Science to at least GCSE grade C / Level 5, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of computers and DCS systems.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- A background in process, mechanical, electrical or instrumentation engineering is highly advantageous, ideally gained through an apprenticeship.
- Desirable: experience of COSHH and HAZOP.
- FLT and/or FLS qualifications are advantageous.
- Highly desirable: City & Guilds in small thermal plant for heat and power production, BOAS, or an equivalent qualification.
Shift Plant Operator employer: Welland Operations
Welland Operations is an excellent employer that prioritises a positive safety culture and compliance with health and safety legislation, making it an ideal workplace for professionals passionate about creating safe environments. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, particularly in the energy sector, ensuring our team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and teamwork, providing a rewarding experience for those looking to make a meaningful impact in health and safety.
