Operations Technician - OCGT Power Station

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in Northamptonshire seeks an Operations Technician on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract. Offering a starting salary of £55,000 plus benefits, the role involves safe and efficient plant operation, routine maintenance, and emergency management. Ideal candidates will have DCS operation experience and a Level 3 qualification. Apply now to join a dynamic team in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package including cash health plan

Opportunity to join leading energy company

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining industrial plant/equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to operate plant via DCS and respond to alarms.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe and efficient start-up and operation of the plant.
• Monitor plant performance to achieve production targets.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance tasks.

Skills

DCS Operation

Problem-solving

Health and Safety knowledge

Self-motivation

Education

Level 3 qualification, apprentice trained

HNC or higher

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Operations Technician on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract for their OCGT site in Northamptonshire.

The Operations Technician role comes with a starting salary of £55,000 + benefits

If you are an experienced DCS Operator who has experience in a similar environment, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Carry out safe and efficient start-up, shutdown, and operation of the plant in line with legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice.
• Monitor plant performance to achieve production targets while ensuring the integrity and reliability of equipment.
• Operate the plant through Control Room DCS systems, monitoring parameters, alarms, and overall system status.
• Undertake routine plant inspections, operational duties, and respond effectively to faults.
• Perform first-line and preventative maintenance tasks to support continuous plant availability.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of operational and maintenance procedures.
• Take on the role of Emergency Controller when required, implementing site emergency plans.
• Maintain all required competencies and qualifications relevant to the role, including areas such as First Aid.
• Work flexibly to meet changing operational and business needs.

Professional qualifications

• Holds a level 3 qualification and is apprentice trained
• A HNC or higher is highly desirable
• Experience operating and maintaining industrial plant / equipment, ideally within a power generation site
• A strong understanding of health and safety, including Safe Systems of Work and ideally some exposure to Safety Rules
• An understanding of environmental regulations and permits
• Ability to operate plant via DCS, and respond to alarms and abnormal conditions effectively

Personal skills

• Ability to carry out lone-working and self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach
• Willingness to work a shift rota including nights

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary starting at £55,000
• Benefits package cash health plan and bonus
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

INDPOW

Astute Technical is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.