Operations Technician

Astute People; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Talent Specialist in Power Generation. You'll play a crucial role in operating a cutting-edge Energy from Waste plant, ensuring the safe and efficient running of operations that power thousands of homes. This role offers exposure to advanced systems and processes in a modern facility, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about the energy sector and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Training for professional development

Bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in process operations and control room environments.
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLC, and DCS systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant safely, including start-ups and emergencies.
• Monitor the Distributed Control System for steam pressure.

Skills

Process operations experience

Knowledge of SCADA/PLC/DCS systems

Control room operations

Experience with steam-raising plant

Background in Energy from Waste

Job description

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Senior Talent Specialist - Power Generation

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits package, and training for professional development.

Play a vital role in the operations of a cutting-edge Energy from Waste plant set to power 70,000 homes.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Operate state-of-the-art equipment in a new facility during commissioning and mobilisation.
• Be part of a team ensuring the safe and efficient running of a modern power station.
• Gain exposure to advanced systems and processes within the power sector.

What you’ll be doing:

• Operating the plant safely and efficiently, including start-ups, shutdowns, and emergencies.
• Monitoring the Distributed Control System (DCS) to maintain steam pressure and power production.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental permits and reporting issues to the Shift Team Leader.
• Conducting plant inspections, front-line maintenance, and fault finding.
• Assisting with operating procedures and supporting the maintenance team.

What we want from you:

• Process operations experience with knowledge of SCADA/PLC/DCS systems.
• Experience in control room operations, ideally with steam-raising plant and turbines.
• Background in industries such as Energy from Waste, Biomass, or Petrochemicals.
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.

Apply today to power your career in this exciting new facility!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Services for Renewable Energy, and Electric Power Generation

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