Overview
Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Operations Technician on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract for their OCGT site in Northamptonshire. The Operations Technician role comes with a starting salary of £55,000 + benefits. If you are an experienced DCS Operator who has experience in a similar environment, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities
* Carry out safe and efficient start-up, shutdown, and operation of the plant in line with legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice.
* Monitor plant performance to achieve production targets while ensuring the integrity and reliability of equipment.
* Operate the plant through Control Room DCS systems, monitoring parameters, alarms, and overall system status.
* Undertake routine plant inspections, operational duties, and respond effectively to faults.
* Perform first-line and preventative maintenance tasks to support continuous plant availability.
* Assist in the development, review, and implementation of operational and maintenance procedures.
* Take on the role of Emergency Controller when required, implementing site emergency plans.
* Maintain all required competencies and qualifications relevant to the role, including areas such as First Aid.
* Work flexibly to meet changing operational and business needs.
Professional qualifications
* Holds a level 3 qualification and is apprentice trained
* A HNC or higher is highly desirable
* Experience operating and maintain industrial plant / equipment, ideally within a power generation site
* A strong understanding of health and safety, including Safe Systems of Work and ideally some exposure to Safety Rules
* An understanding of environmental regulations and permits
* Ability to operate plant via DCS, and respond to alarms and abnormal conditions effectively
Personal skills
* Ability to carry out lone-working and self-motivated
* Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach
* Willingness to work a shift rota including nights
Salary and benefits
* Competitive salary starting at £55,000
* Benefits package cash health plan and bonus
* Opportunity to join leading energy company
INDPOW
Astute Technical is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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