Shift Team Leader (3-month secondment)

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.

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Roles & Responsibilities:

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

·       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 reactive maintenance and plant stoppages, including raising work requests on the maintenance 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, and implementation of operational SOPs.

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

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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.

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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