Plant Technician

LondonEnergy; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy organization is seeking a dedicated Plant Technician to ensure safe operations at their energy-from-waste facility in London. The role involves various maintenance tasks and compliance with health and safety procedures, plus potential for valuable career growth. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in plant operations and be prepared to engage in shift work.

Benefits

Private Medical and Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual leave package

Employee recognition scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in Boiler and Turbine Operation.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends.
• Experience in monitoring emissions in compliance with permits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the energy-from-waste facility.
• Supervise off-loading of chemicals and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain logs and records of all operations.

Skills

Monitoring plant equipment

Problem-solving

Health and Safety adherence

Education

C&G Boiler Operation

Ordinary National Certificate in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA/DCS

Job description

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• Job Title: Plant Technician
• Type: Full time, Permanent
• Location: LondonEnergy EcoPark, Edmonton

LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London's waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across our various North London sites, making a positive difference to the environment and the local community.

By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough waste from energy to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.

About the role

As a Plant Technician at LondonEnergy, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our energy-from-waste facility. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining plant equipment, responding to operational needs, and adhering to safety and environmental standards. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Key responsibilities:

• Directly conduct or direct personnel, operations and maintenance for the safe and efficient operation of the EfW process
• Role will involve carrying out duties from CCR, boiler/turbine operation and auxiliary plant. Act under instruction from Shift Manager (or designate) on removing plant from service and reinstatement
• Maintain an accurate log of all events and appropriate actions pertaining to the EfW plant and keep routine records
• Carry out all operations to ensure maximum throughput of waste and production of electricity
• Monitoring emissions and control combustion and FGT plant to ensure compliance within limits set in Environmental Permit
• Act upon alarms. Take appropriate action in relation to emergency work
• Supervise off-loading of chemicals, APC Residue removal and assist in cleaning up of any blockages and spills
• Routine recording and logging of plant parameters (ensuring relevant check sheets are completed as required)
• Act as part of the emergency response team

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Minimum: C&G Boiler Operation, Turbine Operation or equivalent experience
• Preferably Ordinary National Certificate level in mechanical or electrical or plant engineering
• Experience in SCADA/DCS operation
• Must have experience in the operation of Boilers, Turbines and auxiliary plant, or suitable alternative experience augmented by further training
• Understanding the use of Health and Safety in the workplace
• An ability to work at height during shifts
• Health and Safety Report Writing
• The ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Be able to work shifts. Typical shifts are between 05:30 - 17:30 normally consisting of 2 days followed by 2 nights and then 6 days off, you will also be required to work weekends
• Private Medical & Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• + Many more benefits

We are only accepting internal applications for this position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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