Astute’s Renewables team is proudly partnering with a great company in the UK biogas market who’re looking for a Lead Operator at their site just outside of Edinburgh. Working with a team of Operators, we require a Team Leader to support the Plant Manager with the day to running of the Plant. The asset will process a mixture of agri wastes and will generate gas to inject to grid and there will be a carbon capture element on site too.
The Team Leader role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 along with the company benefits.
If you’re from a heavy processing background with previous supervisory/management experience and looking to work on a brand-new asset and drive forward its performance, please read on and apply below.
Please only apply if you have a full UK Driving License and are living within the UK.
Responsibilities and duties:
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Help to manage the day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant
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Assist with the weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency, trends and analysing the data
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Covering for the Plant Manager in their absence
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Using the SCADA control systems to monitor the process
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Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance of the plant, which will include working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pipework etc once competent
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Feeding fuel into the process using mobile plant such as a telehandler
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Responding to machine and systems failures once trained
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General site housekeeping, keeping it clean and tidy
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Ensuring adherence with health & safety
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Understanding the importance of permits and compliance with the Environmental Agency
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Other duties as required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential
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WAMITAB is desirable
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Mobile plant licence/tickets or time spent experience
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Full UK driving licence
Personal skills
The Team Leader role would suit someone who is:
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Experience working in anaerobic digestion is an advantage or a similar processing environment such as water treatment, waste operations ect
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Living within 30-35 minutes maximum of the site
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Experience operating mobile plant such as a telehandler or loading shovel
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Experience carrying out first line maintenance on processing plant such as pumps & conveyers would be an advantage
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Knowledge of SCADA or DCS
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Some supervisory or managerial experience
Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Technician role
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Salary of £40,000 depending on experience
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Overtime and call-out retainer
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The chance to join a leading business in the anaerobic digestion sector
