ERF Shift Operator: Build a Climate-Positive Waste Plant

Viridor Limited; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridor Limited seeks a Shift Operations Technician for our Tilbury ERF in Essex. You will operate the plant from the control room and on-site, supporting 24-hour shifts as we move from construction to full operation.

You will implement process changes, diagnose faults, manage DCS and alarms, and keep precise shift logs to ensure safe, compliant handovers as the facility scales up operations.

Qualifications

• Understands safe systems of work and plant isolations.
• Thinks logically and solves problems effectively.
• Has a safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH).
• Experience in mechanical, electrical or process plant environment.
• Experience in Energy Recovery Facility or heavy industrial settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant from the control room and in the field as part of a 24-hour shift rotation.
• Implement process changes to optimise plant performance and diagnose faults.
• Carry out system isolations and manage DCS operation and alarms.
• Maintain shift logs and ensure smooth handovers to oncoming colleagues.
• Continuously monitor plant to maximise safety, performance and environmental outcomes.

Skills

Safe systems of work

Problem solving

Logical thinking

Authorised Person status desirable

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH safety qualification

Tools

DCS operation

Alarm management

Boiler chemistry monitoring

Job description

Viridor Limited seeks a Shift Operations Technician for our Tilbury ERF in Essex. You will operate the plant from the control room and on-site, supporting 24-hour shifts as we move from construction to full operation.

You will implement process changes, diagnose faults, manage DCS and alarms, and keep precise shift logs to ensure safe, compliant handovers as the facility scales up operations.