Senior Operations Technician

Job Description:

Senior Operations Technician

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