Astute are looking for an Operations Manager for a large Biomass plant located in Rotherham, Yorkshire. The plant is a 44MW waste wood burning plant, consisting of heat recovery units, steam turbine & generator.
As the Operations Manager you’ll be supporting the day to day running of the Plant by coordinating the activities of the Operations Team. This includes ensuring the safe & efficient operation of the plant, ensuring compliance with relevant policies & processes and managing the contractual obligations of the power station.
If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant inline with the O&M contractual agreement.
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The day-to-day management of all operations staff including shift teams and operations day staff
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Overseeing the sites Health & Safety policies and ensures that this is upheld on site.
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Ensuring the Biomass plant operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times, ensuring emissions are monitored in line with the environmental permit.
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Liaising with the Management team and other relevant personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages and programming of plant improvements.
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Overseeing 3rd party contractors.
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Preparing the annual budget for the operations department for review and work within this budget.
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Liaising with company directors and managers as well as external stakeholders such as contractors, principal client, and the environmental agency.
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Working with the Management Team on any ongoing recruitment requirements.
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Deputising for the members of the Management team when required.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- At least a HNC / HND Engineering qualification and a member of a recognised Engineering Institute
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Ideally qualified with a degree
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Recognised as a Senior Authorised Person for High Voltage Electrical Systems
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IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety with relevant knowledge of all applicable legislation such as PSSR, LOLER, PUWER, Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work etc
Personal skills
The Operations Manager would suit someone with:
- Previous Management experience (minimum Operational / Shift Team Leader) level of an Energy from Waste or similar Steam Raising process (CHP, CCGT Power Station, Biomass, Paper Mill)
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Experience in management of an Operational budget, Environmental Permits, H&S issues and staff training & development.
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Experience working to Safe Systems of Work, LOTO procedures, Isolations etc.
Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role
- Competitive Salary
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Bonus scheme
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Opportunity to join a Biomass Power Station
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