Operations Technician

Shift Operations Technician Up to £54,000 including shift

Truro, Cornwall

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit an Operations Technician for a Power Generation business based in Cornwall

As an Operations Technician, you will carry out operational & maintenance duties across the plant to ensure safe & efficient operation of the plant. As part of the shift operations team, you will help direct the operations of the plant from a computer based central control room.

• Ensure operational activities are carried out on a safe manner in line with company Health, Safety & Environmental policies
• Under direction of the Shift team Leader use SCADA control systems to safely operate & control the plant
• Undertake training & develop competence with regards to operational & H&S rules.
• Perform routine plant test & inspection
• Take personal responsibility for the quality & completion of the work tasks given to the Operations team
• Operate the main plant from the central control room logging all operational activity
• Participate in safety assessments & meetings
• Participate in comprehensive shift handovers at end/beginning of shift

• Demonstrable Operations or Maintenance experience in the manufacturing, engineering, power or process sectors (such as energy from waste, CCGT, Coal, Oil Biomass)
• Engineering / technical qualification highly advantageous
• Ability to work shift based working system for 24/7 plant operations
• Be highly motived with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of & commitment to relevant Health & safety regulation, safe working environments & Safety rules

• A basic of between £35,000 & £45,000
• A 20% shift allowance
• Life Assurance
• A company pension