Biomass Plant Shift Technician

px Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye test reimbursement

Discount benefits site

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits Package

Onsite parking

Job summary

px Group is seeking a Shift Operations Technician to join its Tees REP biomass power station team. This field-based role supports safe, reliable operation, with on-the-job training and regular performance reviews.

You will conduct field rounds, monitor plant systems, and assist with start-ups, shutdowns and maintenance, while adhering to safe systems of work and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication across shifts.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures and P&IDs.
• Strong problem-solving and situational awareness for safe operations.
• Willingness to work flexibly across plant areas and shift patterns.
• Understanding of safe systems of work and permit-to-work processes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field rounds, plant inspections and local operations across fuel handling, BOP and boiler systems.
• Monitor conditions, alarms and parameters; take safe first-line action within authority.
• Operate plant during normal running, start-up, shutdown, testing and abnormal conditions per procedures.
• Oversee biomass fuel receipt, storage, transfer and feeding activities, including third-party deliveries.
• Support control of steam, water, air, emissions, ash handling and other auxiliary systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out minor rectification or first-line maintenance.
• Maintain shift logs and CMMS defect records; report issues promptly.
• Develop and follow CPD through competency-based training and authorisations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Situational awareness

Flexibility

Reading technical procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

DCS

Job description

px Group is seeking a Shift Operations Technician to join its Tees REP biomass power station team. This field-based role supports safe, reliable operation, with on-the-job training and regular performance reviews.

You will conduct field rounds, monitor plant systems, and assist with start-ups, shutdowns and maintenance, while adhering to safe systems of work and environmental standards.