Power Plant Operator

LEO GROUP; Penrith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Energy Plant Operator to ensure smooth operations at its processing facilities. The role involves managing equipment such as rotary kilns and boilers, performing safety checks, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. Ideal candidates will have proven plant operation experience, along with mechanical and electrical knowledge. If you're ready to impact the renewable energy sector, we invite you to apply today.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plant operator or similar role preferred.
• Experience with boilers (operating, maintaining).
• Knowledge of gearboxes and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain equipment like rotary kilns and boilers.
• Perform regular safety checks and monitor operations.
• Respond to emergencies and implement contingency plans.

Skills

Plant operation experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Automation knowledge

Thermodynamics knowledge

Combustion knowledge

Education

BOAS training certification

Tools

Rotary kiln

Boilers

Job description

Leo Group Ltd is a leading specialist in animal by-products and renewable energy in the UK. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we process over 1.25 million tonnes of waste material annually, producing high-quality meals and oils for various industries while investing in renewable energy solutions.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Energy Plant Operator to join our team at Leo Group Ltd. In this role, you will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our processing facilities, contributing to our mission of sustainability and quality service. This position is based in one of our operational sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage the equipment such as rotary kiln, boilers etc.
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Perform regular safety checks
• Read charts, meters, and gauges to monitor electricity flow, steam output
• Adjust controls to regulate steam flow and distribution, adjusting output as needed
• Identify and rectify electrical or mechanical faults for the prevention of plant breakdowns
• Report and log major repair needs and unsafe conditions
• Respond to emergencies, system failures, and power outages, implementing contingency plans as needed
• Able to make considered decisions

Requirements

• Proven experience as a plant operator or similar role preferred.
• Experience with boilers (operating, maintaining)
• Mechanical knowledge about gearboxes, transmitters, lubing, bearing replacements
• Electrical knowledge covering connections, how to connect sensor, replace fuses, electrical failures, multimeter use, diagnostics of electrical motors 3phase (380kw /320kw, currents not essential
• Automation knowledge control of the motors
• Thermodynamics knowledge: steam how it produced temperatures, pressures, risk with working with steam, flow of steam and gases desirable
• Combustion knowledge biofuel combustion desirable
• BOAS training certification - Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme - desirable

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector while working with a dedicated team, we invite you to apply today at Leo Group Ltd!