Shift Operations Technician

Astute People Inc; Hallen; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime pay

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus

Pension

Job summary

Astute People Inc in Bristol is seeking a Shift Operations Technician to join Seabank Power's CCGT site. You will operate a DCS/SCADA driven plant, ensuring safe and efficient operation and maintaining interfaces with NESO/National Grid.

You will work within a shift team, perform routine checks, assist maintenance preparation, and follow Seabank safety rules. NVQ Level 3 in engineering is preferred; IOSH/NEBOSH is advantageous; ex-Royal Navy engineers are welcome.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant engineering discipline.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a shift team that operates a CCGT power station using a DCS system.
• Ensure the plant is operated safely, efficiently, and with due regard to the environment.
• Operate day-to-day interfaces between Seabank Power and NESO/National Grid.
• Carry out routine operational checks, first line fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Prepare plant for maintenance, including Seabank Safety Rules.
• Help to implement Seabank Power emergency procedures.

Skills

DCS/SCADA

Operations experience

Safety rules

Marine engineer background

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Tools

DCS/SCADA system

Job description

Astute's Power team is exclusively partnered with Seabank Power to recruit for a Shift Operations Technician to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in Bristol. The Shift Operations Technician roles come with a starting salary of £51,606 rising to £61,606 after a successful probation period. Additional benefits include a shift allowance of £12,435, overtime at 1.5x, private medical, annual bonus, pension contribution and more.

Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Operations Technician role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:

• Be part of a shift team that operates a CCGT power station using a DCS system
• Ensure the plant is operated safely, efficiently, and with due regard to the environment
• Operate the day-to-day interfaces between Seabank Power and National Energy System Operator (NESO)/National Grid
• Carry out routine operational checks, first line fault finding and troubleshooting to ensure plant availability is maintained
• Prepare plant for maintenance, including the implementation of Seabank Safety Rules
• Help to implement the Seabank Power emergency procedures

Professional qualifications

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 minimum qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous

Prior experience, knowledge and personal skills

• Prior operations experience gained within a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
• Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
• Familiar with safety rules procedures
• Ex Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will be encouraged to apply
• Experience working with steam raising plant would be highly advantageous

Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role

• A Starting salary of £51,606, rising to £61,606 after a successful probation period
• Shift allowance of c.£12,000 per annum
• Overtime at 1.5x
• Private medical insurance
• Bonus opportunity
• Other company benefits

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