Operations Technician - CCGT Power Station

Excellent salary on offer + shift pay + bonus + benefits

Rochester, Kent

MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Production Technician / Operations Technician to join the operations department of a combined cycle gas turbine power station near Rochester in Kent.

The Production Technician will be responsible for starting, stopping and monitoring the plant via a DCS system to ensure the site meets its operational targets in a safe and efficient manner.

As a Production Technician you will be responsible for:

Starting, stopping, and monitoring gas and steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, pumps, water treatment plant and heat exchangers via a DCS control system
Diagnose plant related problems and perform basic first line maintenance tasks reporting any defects to the Shift Team Leader
Conduct operational routines and routine plant testing activities
Manage and supervise contractors
Undertake specific projects and work activities to develop skills and knowledge of the plant
Conducting all activities with the highest regard for health and safety
To be considered for this role you should have:

Operational experience gained in a heavy process environment that involves the generation of high-pressure steam e.g. power generation (EFW, biomass, CCGT), chemical, refinery, CHP etc. Merchant and Royal Navy Engineers with significant watchkeeping experience will be considered (Petty Officer / 2nd Engineer level and above)
A relevant engineering qualification such as BTEC/ONC/NVQ Level 3 as a minimum
The ability to support other engineering disciplines (mech, elec or C&I) with work planning and plant diagnostics
An adaptive approach to working routines and willingness to work on a shift pattern that involves 12-hour shifts
Salary & benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading business in the power generation sector. The role comes with:

A competitive basic salary of £46,000
A shift allowance of £11,735
A southeast allowance of £2,100
Income protection
Private medical
Further retention bonus
Overtime
20% bonus opportunity
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Steveat MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential chat