Energy-from-Waste Plant Operations Manager

Astute People Inc; Kelvedon Hatch; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical

Other company benefits

INDPOW

Job summary

Astute's Power Team is recruiting an Operations Manager for a new Energy from Waste Power Station in Kelvedon, Essex. The role leads plant operations to deliver safe, reliable power up to 65MW for export to the National Grid.

You will report to the Plant Manager, manage shifts, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate with Maintenance, and drive efficiency while preparing and controlling the annual Operations budget. A competitive salary and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• HNC minimum in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation)
• IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualification
• Experience in operational/engineering management on a large process plant; power generation background preferred and contract management experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Overall safe and efficient operation of the plant
• Day-to-day leadership of the operations staff including shift and day workers
• Ensure the power station operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
• Liaise with the Maintenance Manager regarding projects, outages, costing and programming of plant improvements
• Monitor plant efficiency and direct staff to optimise the power station accordingly
• Prepare the annual budget for the Operations department and manage within it
• Carry out annual performance reviews with operations staff

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budget management

Contract management

Education

HNC in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Controls & Instrumentation)

IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualification

Job description

Astute's Power Team is recruiting an Operations Manager for a new Energy from Waste Power Station in Kelvedon, Essex. The role leads plant operations to deliver safe, reliable power up to 65MW for export to the National Grid.

You will report to the Plant Manager, manage shifts, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate with Maintenance, and drive efficiency while preparing and controlling the annual Operations budget. A competitive salary and benefits accompany this role.