Operations Manager

Engineering
Midlothian
September 6, 2024
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Astute are working on behalf of our client who are one of the world’s largest leaders in the Environmental, Waste and Energy Recovery industries to recruit an Operations Manager.

The Energy from Waste site in Scotland has a capacity to process 155,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 20MW of power for the surrounding area.

We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead the Operations Team, managing the day to day activities and ultimately ensuring that the plant is operated in a safe and efficient manner resulting in the achievement of production targets.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.


Responsibilities and duties:
As the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

  • Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
  • The day to day management of 20 + operations staff including shift teams and operations day staff
  • Ensuring the EfW plant operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
  • Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects maintenance, outages and programming of plant improvements
  • Overseeing 3rd party contractors
  • Preparing the annual budget for the operations department for review and work within this budget
  • Liaising with company directors and managers as well as external stakeholders such as contractors, principal client and the environmental agency
  • Deputising for the General Manager and Maintenance Manager when required

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A relevant technical qualification such as a degree/HND/HNC in an engineering discipline e.g. mechanical, electrical or C&I
  • Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills
The Operations Manager would suit someone with:

  • Extensive operations experience in the power generation sector. This can include energy from waste, CCGT, coal or biomass
  • Similar industry experience from Petrochemical, COMAH, Oil & Gas would also be considered
  • At least five years in a similar capacity as a Supervisor / Team Leader / Manager
  • Experience in managing budgets and in the training and development of staff
  • Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments

Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role

  • Competitive Salary up to 68,000
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Pension
  • Opportunity to work on a modern Energy from Waste plant
  • Further benefits available

INDPOW

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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