Operations Technician - Biomass Power Station

Astute People is hiring an Operations Technician for a biomass power station in Thetford, Norfolk. The role offers a salary up to £35,000 plus benefits, requiring experience in DCS/SCADA operations or a trade background. Responsibilities include operating the plant safely, monitoring fuel supply and emissions, supporting maintenance, and developing procedures. Candidates should have at least three years of process operations experience and the ability to work shifts.
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading biomass company to recruit a Operations Technician working from their site in Thetford.
The Operations Technician role comes with salary of up to £35,000 private medical insurance + benefits.
If you're an experienced DCS /SCADA operator, or have a trade background, looking to move to operations then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:
• Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client.
• Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Support the maintenance team during outages / shutdowns.
• Assist with developing operating procedures.
• Work within the company's safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
• At least three years process operations experience
• Competent at working on SCADA / PLC / DCS systems
• Previous experience working in a control room environment, ideally with steam plant including boilers, turbines and associated plant
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will also be considered

Personal skills

The Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:
• Ability to work a shift rota including days and nights
• Ability to work alone or within a team
• Driven with the desire to achieve
Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role
• Starting salary of up to £35,000
• Benefits package including Private Medical insurance
• Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.