Commissioning Shift Team Leader - Rivenhall, Essex

Kanadevia Inova; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global innovation leader in waste management is seeking a Commissioning Shift Team Leader for their facility in Rivenhall, Essex. The role requires extensive experience in power generation and proven leadership in HSEQ management. Candidates should have significant expertise in DCS systems and be prepared to ensure safe and efficient operational performance. This position offers a competitive rate of £500-£550 per day.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in power generation, with 2–5 years as a Control Room Operator.
• Proven leadership in HSEQ management and knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Strong understanding of DCS systems and experience leading Permit-to-Work processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning and operational activities.
• Supervise shift teams ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Monitor and optimize plant systems, resolving technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

SSSTS and valid Safety Contractors Certificate or equivalent

ASME/pressure vessel operation certification

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

Kanadevia Inova are urgently seeking a Commissioning Shift Team Leader to join our Commissioning team on the Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) in Rivenhall, Braintree, Essex.

Start Date: 01/12/2025

End Date: 31/03/2026

• Lead and coordinate commissioning and operational activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant performance.
• Supervise shift teams, ensuring adherence to HSEQ standards, Permit-to-Work procedures, and site safety regulations.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize plant systems, identifying and resolving technical issues during commissioning and operation.
• Maintain accurate operational records, logs, and reports while ensuring effective communication between departments and contractors.
• Drive continuous improvement by supporting training, team development, and process optimization across commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in power generation, including 2–5 years as a Control Room Operator (CRO), ideally within EfW or similar large-scale plants.
• Proven leadership in Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) management, with knowledge of relevant legislation.
• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) and valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of DCS systems and experience leading Permit-to-Work processes.
• ASME/pressure vessel operation certification preferred; SAP Operator qualifications (mechanical/electrical) an advantage.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with flexibility to work shifts and travel as required.

Additional Information

Site: Rivenhall

Role: Commissioning Shift Team Leader

Start Date: 01/12/2025

End Date: 31/03/2026

Rate: circa £500-£550/day

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