Operations Production Engineer

OLG Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Operations Production Engineer for a permanent full-time position in Sea Scale. In this role, you will lead operational strategies and support shift teams to ensure effective production continuity. Responsibilities include supervising personnel, managing incident controls, and monitoring plant operational data. Candidates must have an HNC in production or an equivalent qualification and relevant experience in a continuous process environment. This opportunity offers personalized training and professional development.

Qualifications

• HNC in production or equivalent engineering discipline qualification or working towards qualification.
• Proven experience in a continuous process or production environment.
• Familiarity with Safe System of Work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and represent the Operations Department positively.
• Supervise and develop assigned personnel.
• Manage effective planning and communication of operations strategies.
• Monitor and report on plant operating status.
• Support Operations Manager in day-to-day projects.

Skills

Leadership

Operational strategy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Incident management

Data monitoring and reporting

Education

HNC in production or equivalent

PPO 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent

Job description

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for an Operations Production Engineer for our client located in Sea Scale. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

The Opportunity

As the Operations Production Engineer you will be a key member of the Operations Department management team, providing consistency of approach, understanding and actions between Operation’s shift teams and day’s based Operation’s and other employees. The Operations Production Engineer is responsible for the effective planning, delivery, control and communication of short to medium term work control and strategy, driving consistency of approach between shifts.

You will be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure through leading by example and positive self-actions, that the role of OPE and the reputation of the Operations Department are positively represented and responsive to the business standards and policies.
• To contribute to the development, leadership & delivery of the FCHP Operational strategy, KPI’s and TPI’s on Days and Shifts. To achieve this by acting as a link person between days and shift Operation’s personnel, driving consistency of response and continuity of approach.
• To take overall responsibility for the supervision, development, welfare and overall effectiveness of all assigned personnel.
• Effectively lead, support & contribute to the planning & management of medium & longer-term Operations strategies, policies and procedures, balancing commercial and safety considerations and delivering a consistent operational approach. To include their effective communication and understanding by all relevant employees; the monitoring and evaluation of their effectiveness and as required any change or improvement management.
• Drive and actively contribute to the effective and consistent management of the work control process at FCHP, from an Operation’s perspective. Chair associated meetings, ensuring that operational priorities and impacts are discussed and prioritised. Discuss, agree and communicate the timing of plant release for maintenance, factoring in known plant impacts.
• On a daily basis, monitor, update and communicate all required data information logs and records, to ensure an accurate reflection of the plant operating status and action close-out.
• On a daily basis, monitor and record the plant production loss data, including all turbine stop/starts, trips and start-up problems.
• Actively support the Operations Manager in contributing to, delivering and communicating on day to day and ad hoc projects, including SRAs. As required, deputise in his absence.

Minimum Requirements

• HNC in production or equivalent engineering discipline qualification or working towards qualification.
• PPO 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• Relevant experience working in and contributing to a continuous process / production environment.
• Incident control & management as Control Person.
• Experience working cross functionally & with contractors, to deliver policies & initiatives, ensuring compliance with company & legislative requirements.
• Familiar with Safe System of Work processes and procedures: Permit to work, Incident control & Risk assessments and method statements.