Operations Maintenance Specialist

Kintec Global Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Holidays

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Asset Manager for Power Plants in the UK. This role involves ensuring compliance with operational standards, leading teams to meet safety and performance goals, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and over 10 years of experience in the power industry, particularly with steam and gas turbines. The position offers a competitive salary range of £95k - £125k plus a car allowance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the power industry, specifically with Steam and Gas turbines.
• Experience in team and site management including coaching.
• Proven track record of operating at a senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Operating Standards, SHEQ, and legislative requirements.
• Lead operational and maintenance teams to achieve performance goals.
• Develop annual operating and business plans with clear communication.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic-level thinking

Performance management

Safety compliance

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Job description

Operations Asset Manager - Power Plant / Power Generation / CHP/ Power Stations / Hydro

£95k - £125k plus car allowance bonus holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Accountable Person Power Plants, ensuring compliance with Operating Standards, SHEQ, and legislative requirements.
• Lead and manage operational and maintenance teams to achieve safety, efficiency, and performance goals.
• Build and maintain effective client relationships to ensure safe, efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver annual operating and business plans, ensuring clear communication and understanding across teams.
• Plan, control, and optimise budgets, contracts, and CAPEX projects to enhance site safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with authorities and stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and community engagement.
• Support business growth and share best practices in the plant managers’ forum.
• Oversee outages, critical maintenance, and provide emergency call-out support as needed.

Hold a degree or HND equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline.

• Possess substantial experience ( 10 years min ) in the Power industry - Steam and Gas turbine
• Demonstrated expertise in managing energy-related assets effectively.
• Proven track record of operating at a senior management level within equivalent industries.
• Capable of strategic-level thinking while maintaining the ability to manage day-to-day operations and performance
• Extensive experience in team and site management, including performance management, coaching, and managing staff absence.
• Confident in attending power plant sites during ongoing operations, able to assess situations, take control, and actively engage to drive optimal outcomes.