Energy Storage: Control Room Operator & Shift Lead

Scinergy Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

10% company pension

Private medical cover

Group Income Protection

Gym allowance

Life assurance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

DCS/SCADA

Shift supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ONV/NVQ3

Tools

DCS/SCADA software

Safe Systems of Work

Job description

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.