Renewable Energy

Shift Operations Technician

Up to £40,000 + benefits

Snetterton, Norfolk

MC Technical Recruitment are currently looking to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for a renewable energy plant based in Snetterton

As an Operations Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Safely operating the plant within environmental and operational limits
• Managing plant operations from the Control Room and field during start-up, shutdown and emergency situations
• Monitoring performance to maximise availability, reliability and efficiency
• Carrying out inspections, routine testing, fault finding and first line maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with Environmental Permit and safety regulations
• Performing isolations and HV switching (up to 33kV) where authorised
• Supporting planned outages, fuel handling and site emergency procedures
• Maintaining accurate shift logs and updating the CMMS system
• Adhering to all Health, Safety and Company policies
• Other duties as required

To be considered for this role you should have:

• ONC / C&G / NVQ Level 3 in a Mechanical, Electrical or C&I discipline is preferred but not required
• Previous experience operating in a biomass renewable energy plant
• Understanding of steam turbines, combustion systems, generators and emissions
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
• The ability to work independently, take ownership and perform effectively in dynamic situations
• Experience using HMI/DCS systems and interpreting P&IDs

What’s on offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £40,000
• 26 Days holiday and bank holidays taken during rest days
• Professional development support will be provided
• 40 hour contract, 12 hour shift patterns (Starts on a Wednesday, 2D3N,4off.3D2N,5off,2D2N, 12 off

To apply:

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Jordan at MC Technical Recruitment on 01489 533 033 / jordan@mctechnical.co.uk for a confidential chat.