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Senior Operations Technician

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Senior Operations Technician

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Shift-Based (24/7 Operation)
Industry: Power Generation / Process

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Senior Operations Technician to join a Power Generation Facility.

This is a senior hands-on role responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the plant, ensuring high levels of availability, performance, and environmental compliance.

You will play a key role in plant operations, fault finding and mentoring junior team members within a 24/7 process environment.

Key Responsibilities

  * Support the safe and efficient operation of the Power Generation Facility.

  * Operate and monitor plant systems using DCS/SCADA

  * Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards and Environmental Permit

  * Respond to plant faults, alarms, and carry out first-line fault diagnosis

  * Assist with start-up, shutdown, and emergency operations

  * Monitor and adjust plant performance to optimise efficiency and output

  * Apply and support Safe Systems of Work (permits, RAMS, risk assessments)

  * Assist with plant isolation for maintenance activities

  * Contribute to incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis

  * Participate in daily planning and coordination of operations and maintenance

  * Provide guidance and support to junior operators/technicians

  * Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline

  * Contribute to continuous improvement and plant optimisation initiatives

Skills & Experience

  * Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship

  * Experience in an EfW, Biomass, Power Generation, or heavy process environment

  * Working knowledge of DCS / SCADA systems

  * Understanding of boilers, steam systems, and combustion processes

  * Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work / permit systems

  * Basic understanding of electrical systems (LV/HV) (advantageous)

  * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  * Good IT skills (Word, Excel) for reporting

  * Ability to work effectively within a shift team

What’s in it for You?

  * Competitive salary + benefits package

  * 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  * Employee Benefits

  * Ongoing training and development opportunities

  * Opportunity to work in the growing EfW / renewable energy sector

Additional Information

  * Shift-based role within a 24/7 operation (including weekends and public holidays)

  * Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

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