Astute’s Renewables Team is partnered with a leading business within the biogas sector, who build and provide operations and maintenance support to biogas plants throughout the UK. They are looking to recruit a Plant Manager for a site located just East of Edinburgh.
The strategically Plant Manager role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and the chance to be part of an industry leading business within the renewable energy sector.
If you’re an experienced Manager from a heavy processing background and are looking to work for a leading an established business within the biogas sector, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role
Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:
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The safe and efficient day to day management of an anaerobic digestion plant
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Managing a team of three Operators as well as specialist contractors on site
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Full HSE management of the facility
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Ensuring that the correct feedstock with the correct composition is being fed into the plant
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Managing site KPIs and adjusting where required
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Looking for ways to optimise the asset and any way to generate more biogas, safely
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Taking responsibility for the site P&L and reporting back to management
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Liaising with and being the primary contact for the regulatory bodies, such as the EA and Ofgem
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Using the SCADA to help diagnose any faults and performing trend analysis where appropriate
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Other duties as required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, such as chemical or mechanical is an advantage
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Mobile Plant (telehandler, loading shovel) licence or time served experience
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NEBOSH or willingness to train towards
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Full UK Driving Licence is essential
Personal skills
The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:
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Experienced in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing environment at a managerial or supervisory level
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Hands on and leads by example
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Excellent computer literacy
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A mentality towards a continuous improvement and a genuine passion for the industry
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Excellent people management skills
Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role
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Competitive salary depending on experience
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Overtime
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Excellent benefits package
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The chance to join a leading business with the renewable energy sector
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