Operations Production Engineer

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for an Operations Production Engineer for our client located in Sea Scale. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

As the Operations Production Engineer you will be a key member of the Operations Department management team, providing consistency of approach, understanding and actions between Operations shift teams and day‑based Operations and other employees. The Operations Production Engineer is responsible for the effective planning, delivery, control and communication of short‑ to medium‑term work control and strategy, driving consistency of approach between shifts.

You will be supported with personalised on‑the‑job training, coaching, mentoring and twice‑yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

• To ensure through leading by example and positive self‑actions, that the role of OPE and the reputation of the Operations Department are positively represented and responsive to the business standards and policies.
• To contribute to the development, leadership & delivery of the FCHP Operational strategy, KPIs and TPIs on Days and Shifts. To achieve this by acting as a link person between days and shift Operations personnel, driving consistency of response and continuity of approach.
• To take overall responsibility for the supervision, development, welfare and overall effectiveness of all assigned personnel.
• Effectively lead, support & contribute to the planning & management of medium & longer‑term Operations strategies, policies and procedures, balancing commercial and safety considerations and delivering a consistent operational approach. To include their effective communication and understanding by all relevant employees; the monitoring and evaluation of their effectiveness and as required any change or improvement management.
• Drive and actively contribute to the effective and consistent management of the work control process at FCHP, from an Operations perspective. Chair associated meetings, ensuring that operational priorities and impacts are discussed and prioritised. Discuss, agree and communicate the timing of plant release for maintenance, factoring in known plant impacts.
• On a daily basis, monitor, update and communicate all required data information logs and records, to ensure an accurate reflection of the plant operating status and action close‑out.
• On a daily basis, monitor and record the plant production loss data, including all turbine stop/starts, trips and start‑up problems.
• Actively support the Operations Manager in contributing to, delivering and communicating on day to day and ad‑hoc projects, including SRAs. As required, deputise in his absence.

• HNC in production or equivalent engineering discipline qualification or working towards qualification.
• PPO 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• Relevant experience working in and contributing to a continuous process/production environment.
• Incident control & management as Control Person.
• Experience working cross‑functionally & with contractors, to deliver policies & initiatives, ensuring compliance with company & legislative requirements.
• Familiar with Safe System of Work processes and procedures:
  Permit to work, Incident control & Risk assessments and method statements.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Civil Engineering