Site Operator - Part Time 16 Hours Essex

£12480 (FTE £31200)

Location SS17 9LW

We are a leading independent energy specialist with over a quarter of a century’s experience in specialist independent generation systems. We have developed an enviable array of systems and services that benefit our clients’ energy requirements and help reduce the emission of harmful greenhouse gases.

As a pioneer of Landfill Gas to Energy (LFG) projects, we have a strong track record in the development of power generation projects both in the UK and overseas and we are now diversifying our operations into flexible reserve generation, energy storage, behind the meter generation and other technologies. This expansion aims to establish us as a leader in these emergent markets in the coming years.

We develop a diverse range of energy projects, including Landfill Gas Generation, Flare Systems, Embedded Gas Generation, BESS, Combined Heat & Power systems, Client-side Behind the Meter power generation, Solar/PV arrays and more, in the UK and overseas.

As part of our ambitious plans, we are expanding our workforce and have a number of vacancies available.

Main Responsibilities

•  The role will require the attendance to allocated site/s to be stationed to respond quickly to any failure or interruption      to equipment operation.
•  Working hours may vary depending upon trading and operation of the plant. National Grid peaker operation is   typically   early morning and/or evening operation although difficult to predict. Time of attendance to be agreed in   advance.
•  Day to day operation and record keeping for infrastructure, plant and equipment.
•  Housekeep of all mechanical, thermal and electrical plant deployed at the Company’s energy production facilities.
•  Fault diagnosis, location and rectification.
•  Breakdown response for generating assets with minimum outages.
•  Provide assistance with call out cover to remotely respond to generating asset and equipment failure in the area.
•  A commitment to Health, Safety Quality and Environmental practices following all procedures and using your own             judgement.
• Compliance and implementation of company protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining,                  monitoring, reporting and auditing.
• Managing your time effectively.
• The continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the team members working with you.

Key Tasks

• Utilisation and compliance of the company’s operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping and stock control systems.
• Basic maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical plant.
• Reset of warnings and alarms when appropriate.
• Showing the company in a good light by maintaining a clean, well-run site at all times.
• Work within the constraints of the company’s H&S and quality systems.
• Commitment to training to enhance knowledge and skills with regard environmental protection and materials. Deal directly with spillages using pollution prevention equipment.
• Completion of basic outstanding works raised by site audits.
• Any reasonable task required by the management in the exercising of its goals.

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience in either a mechanical, or electrical field.
• Experience working with generation assets (reciprocating engines, solar)
• Computer literate

Personal Qualities

• ·        Ideal role for an individual who has experience with power generation equipment with computer control.

·        Self-Motivated.

·        Ability to work alone.

·        Excellent organisational skills.

·        Ability to meet agreed deadlines.

·        Flexible approach to a varying workload and hours.

Benefits

We value our employees and encourage a work life balance for everyone.  We are keen to make sure that our employees are supported in both their work and personal life and our benefits reflect this.

Annual Company Performance related bonus scheme

Pension (5.5% employer, 3.5% employee contributions)

Death in service 4x salary

Subsidised Private Health Scheme

Subsidised Health cash Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Extra annual leave option to buy or sell up to 5 days

2 extra days holiday after 3 years service

Birthday leave

Company Sick Pay

Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay

Discounts scheme

Refer a friend

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Mental Health First Aiders

Charity Work Day

Social Committee for Company Events