Astute's Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise in the Energy from Waste/Biomass industry, to recruit for a Shift Team Leader to join their Biomass Power Station in Tilbury, Essex.
The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of up to £59,500 + Overtime + other benefits.
If you're a Shift Team Leader or experienced Operations Technician looking for progression and are looking to work for a leading organisation that invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and Duties
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
1. The day-to-day leadership of a team of Shift Operators / Shift Technicians responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant including high-pressure steam boilers, turbines, auxiliary plant, etc.
2. Ensuring the plant operates within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
3. Maximising waste input and energy production.
4. Chairing daily meetings after a shift handover to review health, safety & environmental issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead.
5. Fulfilling the duty of HV Senior Authorised Person for issuing permits, switching, and carrying out mechanical and electrical isolations.
6. Working with the maintenance department when required to ensure maximum plant availability.
Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
1. Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 or above qualification in an engineering discipline.
2. A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH is desired.
3. Ideally have experience as a High Voltage Senior Authorised Person.
Personal Skills, Prior Experience, and Knowledge
The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has:
1. Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
2. Knowledge and experience working with steam equipment.
3. Extensive experience working with SCADA/DCS systems.
4. Familiarity with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) Procedures including writing and issuing of permits.
5. Excellent proven leadership skills.
6. Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice.
Salary and Benefits of the Shift Team Leader Role
1. A salary of up to £59,500.
2. Overtime.
3. Other benefits.
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