Operations Technician - Energy Recovery

SUEZ Recycling; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental management company in Tees Valley is seeking a skilled individual to monitor and manage plant processes, ensuring safety and compliance with environmental legislation. Ideal candidates will have a background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering, with hands-on boiler and process control experience. A competitive total package of up to £46,520 and opportunities for professional development are included.

Benefits

20% Shift Allowance

Up to 10% Bonus

Company Pension (5% employer contributions)

Structured development program

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering.
• Familiarity with aspects of an Energy Recovery site.
• Knowledge of how to use plant ancillary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant processes for safety and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Sample and analyse water in water tube boilers.
• Isolate plant systems for safety.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Process Engineering

Boiler Familiarity

Environmental Legislation Knowledge

Process Control

Tools

Plant Ancillary Equipment

Job description

You'll be working directly with critical elements of the plant, making sure everything runs safely and efficiently, in a way that complies with environmental legislation. This includes continuously monitoring, controlling, assessing and adjusting plant processes, and applying your expertise to any problems that arise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Particular responsibility for the water tube boilers - sampling and analysing the water within them.
• Isolating plant systems if necessary to ensure the plant operates safely.

Shift Rota: 5x Day shifts - 7 Days off - 5x Night shifts - 8 days off (12 hour shifts).

To be successful in this role, you'll need a background in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering, with familiarity of aspects of an Energy Recovery site or similar process plant/facility, and knowledge of how to use plant ancillary equipment.

Additional requirements include:

• Familiarity with boilers, process control and measurement.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation.

SUEZ will invest in you from day one with a structured development program, including experience and certifications required for the role, such as a BOAS Cert IBO and an IOSH Working Safely qualification, along with good IT skills.

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work, offering fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development. We provide a range of benefits, including family-friendly policies, excellent remuneration packages, and a supportive work environment.

The total package for this role includes a salary of £35,785.98, plus 20% Shift Allowance (£7,157), up to 10% Bonus (~£3,578), and Company Pension (5% employer contributions), totaling up to £46,520 at the time of joining, alongside support for your ongoing professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.