Plant Operator

Enfinium Community Fund; West Yorkshire, Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Operator, where you will play a crucial role in the safe and efficient operation of a cutting-edge energy-from-waste facility. This dynamic position involves working closely with a skilled team to maintain high standards of health and safety while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal growth. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this role is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Private medical care

Dental care

Life assurance

Company pension with 6% contribution

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Uniforms

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in control room operations is essential.
• Knowledge of combustion and power generation in waste management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and compliant operation of the plant.
• Monitor plant performance from the Central Control Room.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 4 / ONC in Engineering

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

About The Role

What is the role?

As a Plant Operator, you will ensure the safe, compliant (legal, regulatory, environmental), and efficient operation of the Plant. You will work as a key member of the shift team alongside other operational staff and maintenance employees.

The successful candidate will act as the Plant AP, assisting the Plant SAP in safety and operational duties to ensure the facility functions as an integrated whole, operating at maximum safety, compliance, availability, and efficiency.

The role involves working on a rotating shift pattern, including day shifts, weekends, and public/bank holidays, providing shift-rota and standby cover to ensure continuous 24/7 operation.

What you will be doing

Below is a brief overview of the responsibilities:

• Maintaining high standards in health and safety performance and environmental compliance.
• Assisting with plant operations to meet local authority agreements, environmental permits, planning conditions, and duty of care responsibilities, while achieving safety, waste, vehicle turnaround, and residue output targets.
• Supporting SAP and management in the correct use and monitoring of safety rules and safe systems of work, including authorizations and cancellations.
• Administering site safety rules correctly, including PTW, LOTO, and monitoring relevant SSOW aspects within a WtE facility.
• Operating and monitoring the plant from the Central Control Room, using DCS systems to maintain plant reliability and performance.
• Performing online cleaning of boilers, superheaters, economisers, and FGTs per schedules and OEM guidelines.
• Conducting water quality testing and adjusting chemical dosing to ensure cycle quality within set parameters.

Qualifications & Experience

The following qualifications are necessary:

• NVQ Level 4 / ONC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous control room operations experience.
• Good knowledge of combustion and power generation, preferably in a power plant or waste management environment.

Competencies

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Effective delegation, prioritization, and follow-through skills.
• Problem-solving with a practical approach and analytical ability.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and foster teamwork and cooperation.
• Effective collaboration with a diverse workforce.
• Contributing positively to team spirit and plant morale.
• Respectful treatment of colleagues.

About Us

Who are enfinium?

Enfinium is a leading UK energy-from-waste operator supporting the country’s transition to a Net Zero economy. We operate six decarbonisation hubs across the UK, converting waste into energy.

With an annual waste processing capacity of over 2.3 million tonnes and a gross electric capacity of 265MW, our facilities generate enough energy to power over 500,000 UK homes. enfinium is owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners.

Our values include: One Team, Pride Matters, Safety on Purpose, Make a Positive Impact, Take Ownership.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical and dental care, life assurance, a company pension with 6% contribution, Perkbox discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance programme, uniforms, and ongoing learning opportunities.