Shift Team Leader

Job Description

Shift Team LeaderEdinburghAbout UsWe are FCC Environment, one of the nations leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.We own and operate more than 200 recycling, treatment and disposal facilities and employ nearly 2,400 people across the UK.We are currently looking for a Shift Team Leader to join the team at our Edinburg recycling and energy recovery centre on a permanent, full-time basis.The Benefits- Competitive salary with benefits and holiday allowance- Company sick pay- Pension scheme and life insurance- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle-to-work scheme and Gymflex membership- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service- Peer-to-peer recognition scheme- Training and development opportunitiesIf you are an experienced power plant operations professional with knowledge of thermal power plants and great leadership skills, this is an unmissable opportunity to join our exceptional organisation.Youll have the chance to make a real difference to energy recovery operations, ensuring only the most modern processes are followed and supporting climate change and environmental health activities along the way.Whats more, with our generous benefits package, we will ensure you have an enviable work/life balance as well as chance to upskill and develop professionally. So, if this sounds like the ideal next move for you, read on!The RoleAs a Shift Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day performance of our thermal treatment plant in the processing of up to 155,000 tonnes of residual non-hazardous waste annually.You will maximise the availability of the plant, taking steps to improve performance shortfalls and reliability. Applying your practical knowledge of turbines and generators, you will oversee our machinery and augment engineering solutions.As a key member of the management team, you will participate in recruitment, selection, reviews and training, and build and maintain an excellent working culture, providing leadership and direction to the Production Shift Team.Additionally, you will:- Implement our health, safety and environmental management policies- Carry out routine maintenance and repairs- Supervise first line fault finding, technical advice and back up- Oversee electrical distribution systems including switching up to 33KV- Act as emergency controller, managing emergencies in line with local procedures- Produce incident reports for generation loss, health, safety and environmental incidentsAbout YouTo be considered as a Shift Team Leader, you will need:- A minimum of five years power plant operations experience, operating from a control room in a supervisory role- Knowledge and experience of thermal power plant process, permit and safety systems, HV switching and switchgear, steam cycle chemistry, performance monitoring, reading technical drawings, computers and computer applications- Experience assisting operational teams to manage a unionised workforce- The ability to identify and implement positive change programmes- A good understanding of all HSE aspects- Good commercial awareness, including preparation of investment proposals and budget management- An understanding of safe and efficient traffic management within a busy environment- IT literacy, including Microsoft Office, Nisoft Eclipse, Gladis and ERP programs (CMMS)- At a minimum, an HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline with a high level of practical operational and/or maintenance experience and/or knowledge (qualifications below this may be acceptable if accompanied by suitable experience)A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification would be preferable. A good, practical working knowledge of thermal plant operations and control would also be beneficial to your application.The closing date for this role is 31st January 2023.Other organisations may call this role Power Plant Shift Leader, Plant Operations Team Leader, Waste Management Team Leader, Power Plant Supervisor, Shift Manager, or Plant Supervisor.Webrecruit and FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way toconduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you are keen to join us as a Shift Team Leader, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.