Shift Operations Technician

Astute Technical

  • Croydon, Greater London
  • £53,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • Apply easily
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Croydon, South London.The Shift Operations Technician role comes with starting salary of c.£42,500 + c.£6,000 shift allowance + c.£5,000 London weighting allowance + up to 10% bonus + overtime + private medical + benefits.If you have experience operating heavy process plant via a DCS/SCADA system and are looking to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and dutiesReporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
  • Using a DCS system, you will be required to start, stop and monitor the steam turbine, steam 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 qualificationsWe are looking for someone with the following:
  • A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline is desirable
  • Having authorised person / senior authorised person qualifications will be advantageous
  • A health and safety qualification will be advantageous but not a necessity
Personal skills, prior experience and knowledgeThe Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:
  • Operations / Maintenance experience gained within a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
  • Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
  • Familiar with safety rules procedures
Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role
  • A guaranteed remuneration of c.£53,000 (inclusive of shift and London weighting allowances)
  • Overtime
  • Bonus of up to 10%
  • Private medical
  • Other benefits
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.To apply for this Shift Operations Technician opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more. You can also connect with Arjun on to view other jobs they are recruiting. .Apply nowFirst name(Required)Last name(Required)Email(Required)Mobile numberCVAccepted file types: jpg, png, doc, docx, pdf, rtf, txt, Max. file size: 10 MB.Hidden Consultant EmailHidden application emailHidden Job titleHidden Candidate CountryCAPTCHASimilar jobs
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