Control Room Operator – Start-up & Operations

Wolviston Management Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Limited, in partnership with Endolys, is seeking an experienced Control Room Technician to help commission and operate a large-scale production facility from a central control room in Darlington.

You will monitor plant performance using DCS/SCADA systems, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement across the team. This is a permanent, full-time role with continental days & nights shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA).
• Background in chemical or high-hazard industries.
• Level 2/3 Process Operations qualification or equivalent.
• Proactive and solutions-focused with a drive to improve.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in a COMAH environment is desirable.
• Willingness to work a continental shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations from the Central Control Room.
• Operate during commissioning, start-up and steady-state operations.
• Verify alarms, trips and process set points to ensure integrity.
• Deliver clear shift handovers to maintain continuity.
• Promote a safety culture aligned with COMAH and site standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to resolve issues.
• Coach and mentor operators; support cross-training and team capability.

Skills

Control systems

High-hazard industries

Process Ops Level 2/3

Problem solving

Communication skills

COMAH experience

Continental shift

Education

Level 2/3 Process Ops

Job description

Wolviston Management Services Limited, in partnership with Endolys, is seeking an experienced Control Room Technician to help commission and operate a large-scale production facility from a central control room in Darlington.

You will monitor plant performance using DCS/SCADA systems, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement across the team. This is a permanent, full-time role with continental days & nights shifts.