Shift Operations Technician

H9 Technical recruitment is hiring for a Shift Operations Technician to work at our clients EfW site in Lincoln to be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of all production activities on site.

Responsibilities

Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
Obtain and use the correct tools/equipment for the work and not to use any that are unsafe or damaged. All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment must be stored in the approved place after use.
Ensure that all guards are securely fixed, and that all safety equipment and personal protective clothing/equipment provided are used.
To report any accident, near-miss, dangerous occurrence, or dangerous condition to their line management.
To switch off and secure unattended plant or equipment.
To avoid improvised arrangements and suggest safe ways of eliminating hazards.
Adopt a proactive manner to energy usage and suggest ways of improving energy performance.
Safe and efficient operation of the plant during steady state, start up, shutdown and emergency situations as directed by the STL from a Central Control Room and/or on the plant as required by the operational demands of the plant.
Ensure day to day compliance with all aspects of the Environmental Permit, reporting any non-compliance or incident to the Shift Team Leader.
Work within the company's Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental System and all relevant legislation.
To be authorised under the safety rules to the level of Authorised Person to apply isolation, locks and safety tags.
Carrying out responsibilities as defined in the companies Safety Rules and associated procedures.
Participate in company/site HSE initiatives including the HSE forum activities.
Implementing the company's health, safety and environmental management policies and actively participate in company/site HSE initiatives including the HSE forum activities, including procedure reviews on a periodic basis.
Working within a small team with the focus on motivation and people values.
Contribute towards the team effort, encourage team spirit, and provide assistance to others.
Taking an active role within the team regarding the decision-making processes.
Maintain and develop industrial relations through effective communications.
Periodically act as a contact between FCC Environment and external contract companies.
Communicate effectively with other departments.
Carry out routine plant inspections and adjustments / operations as required collecting and recording plant data.
Carrying out Operational Procedures to ensure that plant is in a fit and correct state for return to service following maintenance, outage or other prolonged shutdown.
Responding to first line and breakdown maintenance requirements as far as background and experience permits. Assisting maintenance functions in any such maintenance.
Undertake continuing personal development to enhance knowledge & skills relevant to the role.
Participating in department training and development.
Writing/amending site Operational procedures, implementing changes and improvements as required ensuring all procedures are relevant and accurate.
Carrying out simple analysis of steam cycle chemistry and implementing corrective actions to dosing and blowdown systems.
Shift logging to ensure quality defect reporting and writing along with the reviewing of operational work specifications.
To work flexible working patterns in support of the business.
Ensure strict compliance with software and plant modification procedures and directives.
Assist in outage planning, scheduling and co-ordination.
Supporting other UK business if the need arises.
To be on call and change working patterns where necessary in order to meet the needs of the business.
Building and maintaining a culture of team work where team member's progress towards.Skills & Qualifications

ONC/City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in craft skill or process/thermal production operations.
Able to safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck, front Load mechanical shovel and grab crane. (Training will be offered to suitable candidates).
Full understanding of P&IDs.
A good understanding of all HSE aspects is a fundamental requirement, IOSH managing safely is preferable.
At least 3 years in power generation industry or Energy from Waste/Biomass operations and maintenance. Exposure to heavy process plant maintenance activity.
Satisfactory completion of the relevant Competency Management System modules.
Completion of all other training as defined within the Training Matrix.
ONC/City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in craft skill or process/thermal production operations. This will include a good level of practical Operational/Maintenance experience/knowledge (Qualifications below this may be acceptable if accompanied by suitable experience).
A good understanding of all HSE aspects is a fundamental requirement.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Familiar with a number of computer applications.
A self-motivated individual with exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.
Entrepreneurial, fast paced, value-driven, and with very high corporate performance and ethical standards.
Be very comfortable working in a lean structure, should be highly customer focused, possess strong ethical and moral standards and be willing to assume significant personal accountability.
The ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility during dynamic situations.
Completer/Finisher able to deliver results on schedule.
Good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, flexible, and committed attitude.
Communication and motivational skills.
Affable and flexible personality.
Detail oriented