Astute’s Power team is partnering with
a leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Dunbar, East Lothian.
The Shift Operations Technician role comes with starting salary of £47,108 (inclusive of shift allowance) + up to 10% bonus + overtime + private medical + benefits.
If you have experience operating heavy process plant via a DCS/SCADA system and are looking to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
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Using a DCS system, you will be required to start, stop and monitor the steam turbine, steam boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
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Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
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Performing plant walk round and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently
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Monitoring of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and perform corrective adjustments to the process when required
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Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff
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Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline is desirable
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Having authorised person / senior authorised person qualifications will be advantageous
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A health and safety qualification will be advantageous but not a necessity
Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge
The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:
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Operations / Maintenance experience gained within a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
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Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
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Familiar with safety rules procedures
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Ex forces engineer will be highly encouraged to apply whether this be Navy, RAF or Army
Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role
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A salary of £47,018 (inclusive of shift allowance)
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Overtime
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Bonus of up to 10%
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Private medical
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Other benefits
