Boiler Operator Biomass

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading biomass company in the UK to recruit a Boiler Operator to join its Biomass site in Lincoln.

The Boiler Operator role comes with a starting salary of up to £45,000 + benefits and continued training opportunities.

If you're HNC qualified and have at least five years' experience operating steam turbines within the power generation industry, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Boiler Operator role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Operate and monitor the biomass plant from the Control Room using the site's SCADA control system.
• Ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of boilers, superheaters and associated process equipment.
• Carry out routine plant inspections and respond to operational issues to maximise plant availability.
• Monitor plant performance and make operational adjustments to optimise efficiency.
• Perform water quality testing and adjust chemical dosing to maintain boiler performance.
• Support environmental compliance by ensuring plant operations meet all regulatory and permit requirements.
• Act as an Authorised Person, supporting permit-to-work, lock-out/tag-out and safe systems of work.
• Report plant defects and work closely with the maintenance team to resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate operational records, logs and shift handove...