Day Operations Support Technician – Power Station
Circa £46,565 + bonus + benefits
Avonmouth
MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Day Operations Support Technician to join the operations department of an Energy from Waste Power Station in Avonmouth. This plant processes over 300,000 tonnes of waste per year generating in excess of 30MW for the grid.
The Day Operations Support Technician will be responsible for providing support to the operations team, acting as a site SAP as well as providing cover for Shift Operations Techs and Shift Team Leaders during periods of absence.
As a Day Operations Support Technician, you will be responsible for:
Supporting the operations and maintenance of the EFW power station ensuring maximum process efficiency
Maximising waste throughput and energy output by supporting trend analysis and performance of the plant, making adjustments when required
Starting, stopping and monitoring boilers, steam turbines, pumps, water treatment plant and heat exchangers via a distributed control system (DCS)
Organising shift cover when required and providing shift cover during periods of absence for the STL / Day STL
Managing the sites safe systems of work acting as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
Assisting with shutdown activities within the plant ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum
Ensuring all activities within the plant are carried out with the highest regard for health and safety
To be considered for this role you should have:
Operations/maintenance experience gained in a heavy process environment that involves the generation of high-pressure steam e.g. power generation, chemical, refinery, CHP etc
Merchant and Royal Navy Engineers with significant watchkeeping experience will be considered
Ideally a relevant engineering qualification such as NVQ/HNC/apprenticeship etc
A good understanding of site health and safety processes and procedures including permits to work, LOTO etc
A flexible approach to working routines and willingness to provide cover on shift when needed
Package on offer:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading business within the energy from waste sector. The role comes with:
A salary of £46,525
A performance related bonus up to 10%
Pension
Shift pay (when required)
Overtime
To apply
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Steve at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential chat