Shift Operations Technician – Power Generation

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a Shift Operations Technician for a power generation facility in Newport, UK. The role involves frontline operations, maintenance, and supervision on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Candidates should have experience in related sectors like Energy from Waste or Power Generation. Benefits include career progression, a company bonus scheme, and pension. This position requires flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Shift Operations Technician – Power Generation Jobs in Newport, Wales, UK at Alecto Recruitment

CS 32035

Shift Operations Technician – Power Generation

Isle of Wight

45,000

Alecto Recruitment are looking to hear from experienced Operations Technicians and Process or Production Technicians interested in working as a Shift Operations Technician for a power generation facility on the Isle of Wight.

Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12-hour day and night rotation), you will carry out frontline operations and maintenance at an energy from waste facility in Newport.

Package Benefits

Career progression and training opportunities.

Gain experience within a growing sector in the power generation and renewable energy sector.

Company bonus scheme – details available on request.

Pension scheme.

Life assurance.

Role Profile

Operation of the Isle of Wight contract Energy from Waste Plant

Responsible for utilising ‘on shift’ maintenance skills to carry out routine maintenance and repairs to emergent defects.

Providing supervision and support to include first line fault finding, technical advice and back up, particularly in dynamic conditions such as breakdowns

The ability to work shift patterns with changes at short notice

Behaviour of rotating machinery and monitoring techniques

Basic chemical processes associated with modern plant such as water treatment and emission control.

Responsible for utilising ‘on shift’ maintenance skills to carry out routine maintenance and repairs to emergent defects.

Providing supervision of Technicians to include first line fault finding, technical advice and back up, particularly in dynamic conditions such as breakdowns.

Co-ordinating safety with regard to work activities, releasing plant for maintenance and carrying out isolation

Undertaking the role of emergency controller, responsible for managing all site emergencies safely and in line with local procedures.

Shift logging, ensuring quality defect reporting, fault reporting writing and review of operational work specifications

Project work as delegated

Producing detailed plant incident reports for any health, safety and environmental incidents

Provide additional support during shutdowns and breakdowns.

Undertake all duties in a reliable, skilled, flexible constructive manner. Assisting the team as required.

Desired Applicant Profile

Experience in a supervisory role, ideally within the Energy from Waste sector.

Alternatively, Power Generation, Water Utilities, Sewage Treatment, CHP, Heavy Engineering sector.

Experience in a Process Control role.

Knowledge and understanding of electrical control and distribution systems.

Excellent Planning and Organisational skills, able to effectively prioritise and multi-task.

Team Building Skills.

Planning Skills.

Ability to communicate with team and management.

High level of problem-solving skills.

To apply for this role please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information.

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Title: Shift Operations Technician – Power Generation

Company: Alecto Recruitment

Location: Newport, Wales, UK

Category: Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Energy/Power Generation (Electrical Engineering, Power Plant / Engineering, Electricity Generation, Renewable Energy)