Operations Technician - Biomass Power Station

Astute People; Witcham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power company is seeking an Operations Technician for its biomass power station in Witcham, UK. The role involves operating the plant, monitoring processes, and supporting maintenance teams. Candidates should have at least three years of process operations experience and competence in SCADA/PLC/DCS systems. The position offers a salary up to £35,000 along with a benefits package that includes private medical insurance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Opportunity to work at a biomass power station

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of process operations experience.
• Experience working on SCADA/PLC/DCS systems.
• Background in energy sector or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant safely and efficiently.
• Monitor fuel supply and steam production.
• Support maintenance during outages.

Skills

Process operations experience

Competency in SCADA/PLC/DCS systems

Experience in control room environments

Knowledge of process plant equipment

Ability to work shifts

Teamwork and independent working skills

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power company to recruit an Operations Technician for its site biomass power station in Ely.

The Operations Technician role comes with a salary of up to £35,000 + benefits package including private medical insurance.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will: 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 plants 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, heat recovery steam generators, turbines, and associated equipment.
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, Nuclear / Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc ideally with Steam Raising plant.
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered

Personal skills

• The Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:
• Ability to work a shift rota including days and nights
• Ability to work well alone or within a team
• Driven with the desire to achieve

Salary and benefits

Starting salary of up to £35,000
Benefits package including private medical insurance
Opportunity to join Biomass power station

INDPOWAstute 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