Process Technician

Astute People; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Waste Management company is seeking a Process Technician to join their Operations Team in Painter's Forstal, UK. The role includes operating the plant safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with emissions regulations, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline and relevant operational experience. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,910 with additional benefits including a health care plan and pension contributions.

Benefits

Health Care plan

Pension matched up to 6%

Bonus opportunity up to 12%

Further company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline is required.
• Experience in Power Generation/Heavy Process roles is necessary.
• Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant safely and efficiently during all scenarios.
• Monitor plant emissions and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct front line maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Operational experience in power station or heavy process facility

Experience with SCADA/PLC/DCS Systems

Leadership experience

Flexibility to work shift patterns

Education

C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline

IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Job description

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant.

Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package.

If you're a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role

Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plant's emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Working within the company's safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
• Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
• IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills

The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:

• At least three years' experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW, biomass, coal, utilities etc.
• Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered – Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc.
• Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits
• INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.