Control Room Operator

Location: Portslade-by-Sea

Control Room Operator – Power Station

Up to £62,500 + bonus (up to 20%) + benefits

Shoreham, South Coast

SCINERGY Recruitment are looking for a Control Room Operator / Production Technician to join the operations team at a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station on the south coast.

This is a shift-based operational role responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a modern power station, using both DCS systems and field-based monitoring to optimise performance and ensure plant availability.

The role sits within a structured operations team and works closely with the Production Team Leader to deliver day-to-day operations and continuous improvement across the station.

Key responsibilities:

Operate the plant safely and efficiently in line with operational targets and site procedures
Support the Production Team Leader in all production activities
Start, stop and monitor gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, pumps and auxiliary systems via DCS
Diagnose plant issues, analyse performance and carry out first-line fault finding
Conduct operational routines, plant testing and performance checks
Undertake maintenance tasks within competence and escalate defects where required
Supervise contractors and ensure safe working practices on site
Support implementation of company and station policies and ensure full HSE compliance
Carry out safety, behavioural and compliance audits on contractors and site staff
Communicate with management and National Grid to support REMIT obligations and load profile requirements
Participate in improvement projects and ongoing technical development
Candidate requirements:

Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or similar engineering discipline or willingness to work towards this
At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant industrial or power generation environment (CCGT, CHP, refinery, chemical, etc.)
Merchant Navy / Royal Navy engineers considered (Petty Officer / 2nd Engineer level or above with watchkeeping experience)
Strong understanding of HSE legislation and safe systems of work
Ability to support multi-discipline teams with diagnostics and work planning
Strong analytical and fault-finding skills, able to perform under pressure
Computer literate with good communication and reporting ability
Organised, self-motivated and comfortable working on a 12-hour shift pattern
Package:

Competitive basic salary up to £48,000
A shift allowance of £12,500
South East allowance of £2,000
A 20% bonus opportunity
A further 3 yearly rolling bonus
Private medical insurance
Income protection
Life assurance
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Steve Utton at SCINERGY Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed)