Shift Technician

• Maintains safe and efficient plant operation including optimised boiler combustion, maximizing electrical generation, managing in-plant power consumption, and operating within all applicable permits
• Monitors plant operational and emissions data
• detects and responds to changing conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency
• Applies trend analysis to DCS records, monitors deviations and applies appropriate corrective measures to ensure that the plant is operated efficiently and within its design capabilities at all times
• Co-ordinates, directs, and trains other staff as required
• Oversees the operation of plant equipment
• Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems, determine root cause, and the best course of corrective action
• Liaises with maintenance staff over the application of safe systems of work to allow maintenance tasks to be carried out safely and with the minimum of disruption to plant operations
• Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions
• Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance
• Conduct daily routine maintenance tasks
• Assist in developing plant operating procedures and instructions
• Release plant for maintenance work under the safe system of work process
• Directs other shift team members as necessary to attend to on-plant issues
• Undertakes additional duties as may be assigned by the Shift Team Leader from time to time

• Qualified to NVQ Level 4 / ONC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Previous experience in control room operations
• Good knowledge of combustion and power generation, preferably having gained experience in a power plant or waste management environment
• Able to delegate tasks and ensure follow through
• Analytical ability, enthusiastic and competent problem solver with a practical approach to solving engineering problems
• Able to coach and motivate others
• Works with a diverse workforce effectively
• Trains and shares expertise with others
• Ability to work independently and take initiative where required
• Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply

Attractive salary plus benefits