Process Technician - CHP / Refinery

Astute People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Process Technician for a leading Sugar Producer in Newark, East Midlands. The position offers a starting salary of £45,400 along with benefits and opportunities for internal and external training. The ideal candidate will manage operations, respond to emergencies, and carry out maintenance tasks. Relevant qualifications and experience in a heavy industrial environment are required.

Benefits

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Process Engineering or similar engineering discipline is required.
• An IOSH Working Safely certificate is highly advantageous.
• Experience on a steam raising plant in heavy industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe operation and efficient performance of the refinery.
• Respond to abnormal or emergency operating conditions.
• Carry out diagnostics and first-line maintenance on plant.

Skills

Good communication skills

Hands-on skills and process knowledge

Experience in a lean operating environment

Education

Level 3 qualification in Process Engineering

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with leading with a world-wide Sugar Producer to recruit a Process Technician for its site in Newark.

The Process Technician role comes with a starting salary of 45,400 + benefits package.

If you're an experienced Operator or Process Technician within a heavy industrial site are looking to work then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties:
Reporting to the Area Manager you will:
Manage the safe operation and efficient performance of the refinery and energy areas of the plant with a full understanding of how the plant operates.
Provide expertise in the plant operation with full shift responsibility.
Undertake inspections and monitor the plant, understanding abnormal situations and how to deal with these.
Respond to any abnormal or emergency operating conditions to maintain production, whilst ensuring all health, safety and environmental regulations are complied with.
Be responsible for the generation of steam and electrical power for internal and external customers.
Carry out diagnostics as required on areas of plant in the event of any defects.
Carry out first-line maintenance on plant as appropriate and skilled to do.
Able to work a shift pattern made up of days and nights.

Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:
A level 3 qualification in Process Engineering or similar engineering discipline
An IOSH Working Safely certificate is highly advantageous
Experience on a steam raising plant, in a similar heavy industrial setting such as power generation, CHP, refineries etc.

Personal skills:
The Process Technician role would suit someone who has:
Good communication skills and ability to prioritise work
Ability to demonstrate practice hands-on skills, competence and knowledge of the process
Experience working in a lean operating environment

Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role:
Starting salary of 45,400
Benefits package
Training opportunities both internally and externally.
INDPOW

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