Power Plant Operations Technician

Eko Talent; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eko Talent partners with a leading energy company to recruit an experienced Operations Technician for a modern gas power station in Scunthorpe. The role focuses on operating and monitoring plant systems, carrying out start-ups and shutdowns, and ensuring safe, efficient power generation.

You will support permit-to-work, respond to faults, assist with outages and maintenance, and maintain logs and handovers, all while upholding HSE standards and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring plant systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant power generation.
• Carrying out routine inspections, start-ups, shutdowns, and plant changeovers in line with operating procedures.
• Ensuring the plant operates within defined parameters while fully complying with HSE legislation, site rules, and company policies.
• Supporting the permit-to-work system, including isolations, lock-off/tag-out, and safe systems of work.
• Responding effectively to plant faults, alarms, and abnormal operating conditions to minimise downtime.
• Assisting with planned outages, maintenance activities, and contractor supervision as required.
• Maintaining accurate operational logs, shift reports, and handovers.
• Actively promoting a strong safety culture and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Job description

Eko Talent partners with a leading energy company to recruit an experienced Operations Technician for a modern gas power station in Scunthorpe. The role focuses on operating and monitoring plant systems, carrying out start-ups and shutdowns, and ensuring safe, efficient power generation.

You will support permit-to-work, respond to faults, assist with outages and maintenance, and maintain logs and handovers, all while upholding HSE standards and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.