Control Room Operator

Scinergy Recruitment; Basingstoke; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based bonus

10% company pension

Private medical cover

Group Income Protection

Gym allowance

Life assurance

Descripción de la vacante

SCINERGY Recruitment seeks a Control Room Operator to oversee the safe and efficient operation of its gas storage facility near Basingstoke in Hampshire. You will supervise operational teams and manage plant performance through DCS/SCADA systems, ensuring adherence to environmental and operational standards.

The role involves leading shift activities, maintaining safety protocols, coordinating maintenance, and acting as deputy Shift Superintendent during emergencies.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience as a Process Operator / Operations Technician / Shift Operator in a regulated heavy process environment.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise daily plant operations and coordinate shift activities.
• Operate and monitor plant systems through DCS/SCADA, optimise production and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Lead operational teams, delegate workloads and ensure smooth shift handovers.
• Oversee Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work procedures and contractor activities.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, identify defects and ensure equipment availability.
• Monitor production performance, prepare operational reports and communicate with site management.
• Dare to deputise for the Shift Superintendent and coordinate emergency responses when required.

Conocimientos

DCS/SCADA

Shift supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Educación

ONV/NVQ3

Herramientas

DCS/SCADA software

Safe Systems of Work

Descripción del empleo

Control Room Operator - Energy Storage

Excellent salary + great benefits package

Basingstoke area, Hampshire

Intro

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Control Room Operator / Operations Technician to oversee the safe and efficient operation of its gas storage facility near Basingstoke in Hampshire.

This role involves supervising operational teams, monitoring and optimising plant performance through DCS/SCADA systems, and ensuring the facility operates safely and efficiently in accordance with environmental and operational standards.

The Role

• Supervising daily plant operations and coordinating shift activities to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Operating and monitoring plant systems through DCS/SCADA, optimising production and responding to abnormal operating conditions.
• Leading operational teams, delegating workloads and ensuring effective shift handovers.
• Overseeing Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work procedures and contractor activities.
• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activities, identifying plant defects and ensuring equipment availability.
• Monitoring production performance, preparing operational reports and communicating with site management.
• Deputising for the Shift Superintendent, including taking control room responsibility and coordinating emergency responses when required.

What You'll Need

• Ideally 3+ years of experience as a Process Operator / Operations Technician / Shift Operator in a regulated heavy process environment e.g. power station, chemical production, pharmaceutical plant etc
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a continuous process operation.
• Qualifications at ONV / NVQ level 3 in a relevant engineering subject would be preferred
• Practical experience operating DCS/SCADA control systems and managing plant performance.
• Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work procedures and operational safety.
• Experience responding to plant faults, unplanned shutdowns and emergency situations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to lead teams and prioritise operational activities.
• NEBOSH Oil & Gas qualification desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

This role works on a 5 on 5 off shift pattern (days and nights) with a 15 day break every 6 cycles

What's on Offer

• Excellent salary depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• 10% company pension
• Private medical cover
• Group Income Protection
• Gym allowance
• Life assurance