Operations Technician - Biomass Power Station

Astute People; Chester; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Operations Technician for a Biomass site in Chester. The ideal candidate should have experience with DCS/SCADA systems and process operations. The role offers a starting salary of up to £43,000 and includes a benefits package. Responsibilities include operating the plant safely, monitoring production, and supporting maintenance tasks.

Benefits

Benefits package

Progression opportunities

Working at a leading biomass site

Qualifications

• At least three years process operations experience.
• Competent at working on SCADA / PLC / DCS systems.
• Previous experience working in a control room environment.
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitor the plant through the DCS.
• Ensure operational demands are met and monitor emissions.
• Support the maintenance team during outages / shutdowns.
• Conduct front-line maintenance and fault finding.

Skills

Experience with DCS

Experience with SCADA

Process operations experience

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass site in the UK to recruit an Operations Technician for its site in Chester.

The Operations Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £43,000 + benefits package.

If you are experienced using DCS / SCADA and have power experience, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role

• Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start‑ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client.
• Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plant’s emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Support the maintenance team during outages / shutdowns.
• Assist with developing operating procedures.
• Work within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Conduct front‑line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications

• At least three years process operations experience
• Competent at working on SCADA / PLC / DCS systems
• Previous experience working in a control room environment, ideally with steam plant including boilers, turbines and associated plant
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will also be considered

Personal skills

• Ability to work a shift rota including days and nights
• Ability to work alone or within a team
• Driven with the desire to achieve

Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role

• Starting salary of up to £43,800
• Benefits package and progression opportunities
• Change to join leading biomass site
• INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful