Shift Team Leader

The key metrics are:

·       Health & Safety performance – zero incidents,safe systems of work adhered to at all times.

·       Environmental compliance – adherence toEnvironmental Permit limits (including CEMS performance).

·       Plant availability and reliability during shiftoperation.

·       Quality and accuracy of shift logs, records, andreports.

·       Operational compliance with procedures, andmanagement systems.

·       Team performance and development, includingcompetence and engagement.

·       Housekeeping and plant condition standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

·       Operate, monitor, and control plant systems via DCS/HMI,including turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant, and auxiliarysystems.

·       Start up, shut down, and monitor plant equipmentsafely and efficiently.

·       Conduct routine plant walk-downs, inspections,and checks to verify equipment condition and performance.

·       Monitor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)to ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions.

·       Provide technical supervision and operationalguidance to shift staff and contractors.

·       Coordinate and support minor reactivemaintenance and plant stoppages, including raising work requests on themaintenance management system.

·       Supervise testing and treatment of boiler,cooling, and other plant water systems.

·       Maintain accurate and complete shift records,logs, and performance data.

·       Ensure high standards of housekeeping, safety,and plant presentation.

·       Provide shift cover for other Shift Team Leadersas required.

·       Work as part of a 365-day, 24/7 shift rota.

Key Accountabilities:

·       Accountability for safe operation of the plantduring the shift.

·       Compliance with Health & Safety legislation,company policies, and safe systems of work.

·       Compliance with Environmental Permit conditionsand reporting requirements.

·       Accurate recording and reporting of plantperformance and operational issues.

·       Effective leadership, supervision, and developmentof the shift team.

·       Contribution to the review, improvement, andimplementation of operational SOPs.

·       Prompt escalation of operational, safety, orenvironmental risks to management.

Experience/Qualifications/Skills:

Essential / Preferred Experience

• Operational experience in power generation,     steam raising, or a comparable industrial process environment.
• Experience operating plant from both control     room and plant floor environments.
• Demonstrable experience using DCS / HMI /     SCADA systems.
• Experience of working with a Safety     Permit-to-Work system would be advantageous, but not essential, as full     training will be provided.

Qualifications

• HNC / NVQ in a relevant engineering     discipline, or equivalent time-served experience.
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g.     IOSH) desirable; training can be provided.
• NEBOSH / BOAS qualifications advantageous but     not essential.
• Electrical AP / SAP experience desirable but     not essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and     team-working skills.
• Logical, methodical approach to     problem-solving.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop     operational staff.
• Practical mechanical aptitude, including     minor adjustments and repairs.
• Competent IT skills for reporting and use of     computerised systems.
• Flexible approach to shift working and     operational demands.

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