Overview
Astute's Power team is partnering with a global O&M Contractor on a Biomass Power Station located in Rotherham. This plant can produce approximately 41 MW of power, enough to supply 78,000 homes in the local area. As an Assistant Shift Team Leader / Control Room Operator you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant, including start‑up and shutdown, plant inspections and compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
Responsibilities
* Start, stop and monitor turbines, boilers, pumps and the water‑treatment plant using a DCS system.
* Ensure the plant operates within its parameters while complying with HSE rules, company policies and procedures.
* Provide technical supervision and assistance to company and contract staff working on the site.
* Take part in first‑line maintenance activities, including plant inspections and actions that maximise availability.
* Work within the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
Key Qualifications
* Relevant technical qualification such as a C&G, NVQ, ONC, HNC in an engineering discipline.
* At least three years of experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with a steam‑raising plant (energy from waste, coal, CCGT, biomass, CHP, nuclear or utilities).
* Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
Personal Skills
* Ambition to develop into a Shift Team Leader.
* Comfortable working alone and as part of a shift team.
* Able to carry out extended plant walks, including working at height.
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive basic salary.
* Development scheme.
* Bonus.
* Overtime.
* Other benefits.
Equal Opportunity and Other Information
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Astute does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies 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.
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