Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Shift-Based (24/7 Operation)
Industry: Power Generation / Process
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Senior Operations Technician to join a Power Generation Facility.
This is a senior hands-on role responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the plant, ensuring high levels of availability, performance, and environmental compliance.
You will play a key role in plant operations, fault finding and mentoring junior team members within a 24/7 process environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the safe and efficient operation of the Power Generation Facility.
* Operate and monitor plant systems using DCS/SCADA
* Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards and Environmental Permit
* Respond to plant faults, alarms, and carry out first-line fault diagnosis
* Assist with start-up, shutdown, and emergency operations
* Monitor and adjust plant performance to optimise efficiency and output
* Apply and support Safe Systems of Work (permits, RAMS, risk assessments)
* Assist with plant isolation for maintenance activities
* Contribute to incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis
* Participate in daily planning and coordination of operations and maintenance
* Provide guidance and support to junior operators/technicians
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline
* Contribute to continuous improvement and plant optimisation initiatives
Skills & Experience
* Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship
* Experience in an EfW, Biomass, Power Generation, or heavy process environment
* Working knowledge of DCS / SCADA systems
* Understanding of boilers, steam systems, and combustion processes
* Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work / permit systems
* Basic understanding of electrical systems (LV/HV) (advantageous)
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Good IT skills (Word, Excel) for reporting
* Ability to work effectively within a shift team
What’s in it for You?
* Competitive salary + benefits package
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Employee Benefits
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Opportunity to work in the growing EfW / renewable energy sector
Additional Information
* Shift-based role within a 24/7 operation (including weekends and public holidays)
* Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year