Operations Technician – CCGT Power Station
Excellent salary on offer + shift pay + bonus + benefits
Rochester, Kent
MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Production Technician / Operations Technician to join the operations department of a combined cycle gas turbine power station near Rochester in Kent.
The Production Technician will be responsible for starting, stopping and monitoring the plant via a DCS system to ensure the site meets its operational targets in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsibilities:
1. Starting, stopping, and monitoring gas and steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, pumps, water treatment plant and heat exchangers via a DCS control system
2. Diagnose plant related problems and perform basic first line maintenance tasks reporting any defects to the Shift Team Leader
3. Conduct operational routines and routine plant testing activities
4. Manage and supervise contractors
5. Undertake specific projects and work activities to develop skills and knowledge of the plant
6. Conducting all activities with the highest regard for health and safety
Qualifications:
1. Operational experience gained in a heavy process environment that involves the generation of high-pressure steam e.g. power generation (EFW, biomass, CCGT), chemical, refinery, CHP etc. Merchant and Royal Navy Engineers with significant watchkeeping experience will be considered (Petty Officer / 2nd Engineer level and above)
2. A relevant engineering qualification such as BTEC/ONC/NVQ Level 3 as a minimum
3. The ability to support other engineering disciplines (mech, elec or C&I) with work planning and plant diagnostics
4. An adaptive approach to working routines and willingness to work on a shift pattern that involves 12-hour shifts
Salary & Benefits:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading business in the power generation sector. The role comes with:
1. A competitive basic salary of £46,000
2. A shift allowance of £11,735
3. A southeast allowance of £2,100
4. Income protection
5. Private medical
6. Further retention bonus
7. Overtime
8. 20% bonus opportunity
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Steve at MC Technical Recruitment for a confidential chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr