Control Room Operator

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Control Room Operator / Operations Technician to oversee the safe and efficient operation of its gas storage facility near Basingstoke in Hampshire.

This role involves supervising operational teams, monitoring and optimising plant performance through DCS/SCADA systems, and ensuring the facility operates safely and efficiently in accordance with environmental and operational standards.

• Supervising daily plant operations and coordinating shift activities to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Operating and monitoring plant systems through DCS/SCADA, optimising production and responding to abnormal operating conditions.
• Leading operational teams, delegating workloads and ensuring effective shift handovers.
• Overseeing Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work procedures and contractor activities.
• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activities, identifying plant defects and ensuring equipment availability.
• Monitoring production performance, preparing operational reports and communicating with site management.
• Deputising for the Shift Superintendent, including taking control room responsibility and coordinating emergency responses when required.

• Ideally 3+ years of experience as a Process Operator / Operations Technician / Shift Operator in a regulated heavy process environment e.g. power station, chemical production, pharmaceutical plant etc
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a continuous process operation.
• Qualifications at ONV / NVQ level 3 in a relevant engineering subject would be preferred
• Practical experience operating DCS/SCADA control systems and managing plant performance.
• Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work procedures and operational safety.
• Experience responding to plant faults, unplanned shutdowns and emergency situations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to lead teams and prioritise operational activities.
• NEBOSH Oil & Gas qualification desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

This role works on a 5 on 5 off shift pattern (days and nights) with a 15 day break every 6 cycles

• Excellent salary depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• 10% company pension
• Private medical cover
• Group Income Protection
• Gym allowance
• Life assurance