Operations Technician
Job in
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Listing for:
Astute People
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
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Energy/Power Generation
Power Plant / Engineering, Electricity Generation, Renewable Energy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This permanent role offers an industry-competitive salary plus a healthcare plan, pension matched up to 6% and a bonus opportunity. The plant runs 24/7, 365 days a year, so you'll work a mix of day and night shifts.
If you're an Operations Technician with control room experience on power or process plant and want to join a well-run biomass operation, submit your CV to apply today. All applications are handled in confidence.
Responsibilities of the Operations Technician
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:
Operate the plant safely and efficiently during normal running, start-ups, shutdowns and emergencies
Monitor the plant through the DCS to maintain fuel supply to the boiler, steam pressure and power output in line with contractual obligations
Monitor plant emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit, reporting any issues to the Shift Manager
Carry out front-line maintenance, plant inspections, fault-finding and fault reporting
Support the maintenance team during outages and shutdowns
Help develop operating procedures
Work within the company's safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation
Required qualifications and experience
To be considered, you must have:
3+ years' process operations experience in power generation (biomass, Energy from Waste, coal, CCGT or nuclear), petrochemical or oil and gas, or as a marine engineer in the Merchant Navy or Royal Navy
Level 3 engineering qualification (C&G, ONC, NVQ or SVQ) or higher
Control room experience
Experience working with SCADA, PLC or DCS systems
Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts
Desirable experience
It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:
Steam plant experience, including boilers, heat recovery steam generators and turbines
Completed engineering apprenticeship
IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification
Salary and benefits
Salary:
Industry competitive
Contract:
Permanent
Working pattern: day and night shifts on a 24/7 plant
Location:
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Pension: matched up to 6%
Benefits: healthcare plan, bonus opportunity and further company benefitsINDPOW
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