Assistant Shift Plant Operator - Encyclis Energy Recovery Facility

Encyclis • Birmingham, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY-FROM-WASTE! At Encyclis, it’s our people and their passion that drive us forward. We’re growing fast, thinking differently, and innovating at every step. We’re focused on safe, efficient and sustainable recovery of energy from residual waste, using technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to optimise performance and safety. Our facilities help divert waste from landfill, support baseload electricity production and contribute to the circular economy. We’re excited to welcome our next addition to join a culture built on teamwork, high standards, and the shared drive to keep improving every day! The Walsall ERF is the newest and most exciting addition to the Encyclis fleet. Built by Kanadevia Inova, this impressive, state-of-the-art single-line facility will play a vital role in transforming non-recyclable waste into reliable low-carbon energy for the West Midlands. As we prepare for commissioning, we're looking for talented people who want the rare opportunity to join a brand-new site, influence how it operates, and help create a high-performing team from day one.

Requirements

• Experience in either plant operations, process plant or maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• National Vocational Qualification Level 2 or above in a technical or science subject.
• Relevant other qualifications with energy recovery or large process plant experience.
• Practical experience with large boiler and rotating plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate the facility in a safe, environmentally compliant and efficient manner on a shift rotation basis. To include waste feeding and overhead cranes, combustion of municipal and commercial waste streams, LP and HP steam systems, fans, pumps, Steam Turbine Generator (STG), ash handling, water treatment processes and boiler water chemistry, conveyors, filter systems and valves.
• Take an active role in promoting, monitoring and improving the site H&S performance to include PPMS, routines and safety inspections, and partake in H&S meetings and forums.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the facilities operational procedures and risk assessments.
• Reporting any Health, Safety and Environmental unsafe conditions, accidents or incidents to the Shift Team Leader.
• Support the Shift Team Leader with coordination and communication of the safe working practices of site staff and contractors.
• Undertake training to safely operate mobile plant and overhead cranes.
• Carry out basic first line PPMs and operational tasks as directed by the Shift Team Leader and support the maintenance department with routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Support the day shift operations with their duties and be flexible to the needs of facility.
• Take ownership of plant cleanliness and ensure excellent standards of housekeeping are maintained.
• Take deliveries of consumables, and monitor and manage consumable stock levels.
• Work in accordance with safe operational procedures and risk assessments.
• Support operational improvement processes and corrective actions, defect notifications and rectification.
• During emergency situations the Assistant Shift Plant Operator will co-ordinate with the emergency services and perform the duties of a Fire Marshall whilst under the direction of the Shift Team Leader.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, alongside some of the industries best!
• Private Health Insurance (with the option to add dependants)
• Medical Cash Plan (for complimentary therapies)
• 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays
• Competitive salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policy
• Life assurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree