EfW Shift Operations Technician

SUEZ; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is offering a role on our EfW plant in Scotland. You will work 12-hour shifts (days and nights) to help keep the plant running safely and efficiently, directly engaging with critical EfW systems and ensuring waste-to-energy processes comply with environmental laws.

Responsibilities include monitoring and adjusting plant processes, managing boilers, troubleshooting issues, isolating systems when needed, and driving safety and continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical, electrical or process engineering within EfW or similar plant.
• Knowledge of boilers, process control, instrumentation and environmental legislation.
• Process plant operations qualification or equivalent experience; willingness to pursue BOAS/IOSH.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control and adjust plant processes to keep operations safe and efficient.
• Manage and sample water tube boilers, analyse results and respond to issues.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve process or equipment problems.
• Isolate plant systems when required to maintain safe operations.
• Support safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Process engineering

Education

Process Plant Operations Qualification (Level 1/2/3)

BOAS Certification (IBO)

IOSH Working Safely

Job description

What will I be doing?

Working 12-hour shifts (days and nights), you’ll help keep our plant running safely and efficiently. You’ll work directly with critical EfW plant systems, helping to convert waste into energy safely, efficiently and in line with environmental legislation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring, controlling and adjusting plant processes to keep operations safe and efficient
• Managing and sampling water tube boilers, analysing results and responding to issues
• Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving process or equipment problems
• Isolating plant systems when required to maintain safe operations
• Playing an active role in safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement

What are the requirements?

• A background in mechanical, electrical or process engineering within an EfW site or similar process plant
• Knowledge of boilers, process control, instrumentation and environmental legislation
• A Process Plant Operations Qualification (Level 1, 2 or 3) or equivalent experience in a chemical or energy facility
• Holding or willingness to work towards certifications such as BOAS Cert IBO and IOSH Working Safely, with good IT skills
• A collaborative mindset and motivated to continuously improve
  

Who we are

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.