Deputy Operations Manager - Energy from Waste

Astute People are currently recruiting a Deputy Operations Manager to join the operations department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent.

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.

This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill.

The Deputy Operations Manager will support with the day to day running of the Operations Team, ensuring safe & efficient operation of the plant.

If you have the right qualifications and experience, please apply.

Responsibilities and duties: As the Deputy Operations Manager you will be responsible for: Supporting the Operations Manager in the safe, compliant and efficient running of the Energy from Waste Power Station.

Providing Senior Authorised Persons duties up to 33kV and assistance for LV apparatus and mechanical plant.

Leading the Day Operations department.

Providing leadership during outages and supporting HVSP and SAP activities Supervising and directing contractors.

Leading continuous improvement initiatives across safety, training, housekeeping and operational performance.

Ensuring compliance with site safety rules, policies, procedures and Environmental Permit conditions.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Ideally apprenticeship trained at Level 3 in a relevant Engineering field Qualified with a HNC, ONC or HND in a relevant Engineering field.

Certified IOSH or NEBOSH holder.

Certified Senior Authorised Person up to 33kV (or higher) Personal skills The Deputy Operations Manager role would suit someone with/who: At least five years supervisory or management experience At least five years industry experience in Energy from Waste, Biomass or in a similar environment such as Gas Fired Power Station, COMAH, Refinery, Petrochemical, Water Treatment, etc Strong knowledge of relevant H&S legislation Has experience working with permit-to-work and similar safe systems of work IT competent Salary and benefits of the Deputy Operations Manager role Competitive Salary Bonus Opportunity Pension Life Assurance Wellbeing Package INDPOW LI-DG1 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. xwzovoh

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.