Astute People are currently recruiting for an Operations Support Engineer (Deputy Operations Manager) to work at a large 735MW gas fired power station near Rochester in Kent. Using CCGT technology the plant consists of 2 gas turbines a steam turbine, HRSG boilers, generators, water treatment plant, cooling systems, pumps, motors, compressors and much more.
As Operations Support Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the Power Station to achieve a high standard of continuous performance and maximum availability at optimum efficiency, ensuring that health, safety and environmental standards are maintained.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities
- Leading a team of Shift Team Leaders, Operations Technicians and a Permit Office Engineer whilst coordinating daily activity with the maintenance and engineering team.
- Oversee the running of the operations department, including rota’s, logs, reports, development and training, procedures and work instructions.
- Plan and deliver the operational aspect of outages (release of plant and apparatus, isolations, RTS), working closely with the maintenance and engineering teams.
- Deputise for the Production Manager when required.
- Proactively seek to improve SHE, availability, reliability and efficiency within the business.
- Planning, prioritising and organising work to meet deadlines and deliver business objectives.
Qualifications
- Ideally apprenticeship trained in a relevant Engineering field.
- Qualified with a Degree, HNC, ONC or HND in a relevant Engineering field.
- Certified IOSH or NEBOSH holder.
- Certified as a High Voltage Senior Authorisation Persons / HV SAP.
Personal Skills
- Extensive leadership / management experience on a Power Station or similar regulated Process Plant such as Steelworks, Refinery, Petrochemical etc.
- Strong interpersonal, motivation and influencing skills, with the ability to bring people and teams together and encourage conflict resolution.
- The capability to lead by example when setting high standards of work and safety management.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus Opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a large Thermal Power Station
Equality and Diversity
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.
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