Astute’s Power Team is exclusively partnered with our client to recruit for a Production Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste Power Station, currently in commissioning phase, in Braintree, Essex. The EfW Power Station will process 595,000 tons of waste per annum to generate 55MW of electricity to export to the National Grid.

The vital Production Engineer / Day Shift Team Leader roles come with a competitive salary + bonus + further education allowances + other benefits.

If you’re an experienced Production Engineer, and looking to work at a brand-new site, during the commissioning phase through to full operations, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting with all production and operational activities on the plant.
• Ensuring the safe and efficient operations of the power station within the operational parameters, which will include monitoring the plant via the DCS system.
• Developing and motivating the production team to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Deputising for the Production Manager and providing cover for the Shift Team Leaders when required.
• Supervising contractors, reviewing RAMS and ensuring all work is carried out in line with company legislation and processes.
• Identify areas within the plant for improvement to improve efficiency / availability.
• Ensuring HSE compliance.
• Working closely with the EPC team during commissioning to gain valuable training.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an HNC / HND or above qualification in an engineering discipline
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be desirable

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge
The Production Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
• Extensive experience working with DCS systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice

Salary and benefits of the Production Engineer role

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bonus
• Further education allowance
• Excellent holidays
• Other benefits

Astute People 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.