Power Plant Operations Coordinator - Lead & Optimize

Astute People; Immingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30% bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Astute is seeking an Operations Coordinator for a North Lincolnshire CCGT power station. The role offers a starting salary up to £75,000 plus bonus and private medical insurance, with strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

The candidate should have an HNC or degree-qualified background in engineering/operations, plus significant experience in operating and maintaining large generating plants and leading teams within a safety‑rules based framework.

Qualifications

• Possess an HNC minimum or degree-level qualification in engineering/operations.
• Significant experience operating and maintaining large generating plant or similar process industry.
• Experience managing people and coordinating activities across disciplines.
• Experience in Safety Rules-based systems and health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager and O&M Manager to operate station safely, efficiently and compliantly.
• Monitor performance to improve plant availability, efficiency and commercial performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation and site policies.
• Coordinate with Commercial Team and National Grid to meet electricity market obligations and REMIT requirements.
• Coordinate weekly operational and maintenance work plans with Maintenance, Engineering and Production Teams.
• Support outage delivery including Safety Rules requirements and site safety authorisations.
• Provide day-to-day operational support to shift teams and assist fault investigations and plant diagnostics.
• Coordinate contractor activities as Work Sponsor and ensure safe completion.
• Manage staffing requirements, shift rosters and equitable distribution of extra hours.
• Deputise for Operations Manager and support wider site management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior Authorised Person

Safety Rules

Team leadership

Operations

Education

HNC or degree in engineering/operations

Job description

Astute is seeking an Operations Coordinator for a North Lincolnshire CCGT power station. The role offers a starting salary up to £75,000 plus bonus and private medical insurance, with strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

The candidate should have an HNC or degree-qualified background in engineering/operations, plus significant experience in operating and maintaining large generating plants and leading teams within a safety‑rules based framework.