Process Technician in Maidstone, Kent

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Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant.



Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package.



If you're a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today.



Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role

Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:



Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.

Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.

Working within the company's safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.

Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.

Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:



Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline

Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power /Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)

IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills

The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:



At least three years' experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.

Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc

Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System

Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.



Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role



Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year

Health Care plan

Pension matched up to 6%

Bonus opportunity up to 12%

Further full company benefits

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