Plant Technician

Job Title: Plant Technician
Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £55,123.18 + 30% shift allowance
Location: LondonEnergy EcoPark, Edmonton

LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London’s waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across our various North London sites, making a positive difference to the environment and the local community.

By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough waste from energy to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.

About the role

As a Plant Technician at LondonEnergy, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our energy-from-waste facility. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining plant equipment, responding to operational needs, and adhering to safety and environmental standards. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Key responsibilities:

Directly conduct or direct personnel, operations and maintenance for the safe and efficient operation of the EfW process
Role will involve carrying out duties from CCR, boiler/turbine operation and auxiliary plant. Act under instruction from Shift Manager (or designate) on removing plant from service and reinstatement
Maintain an accurate log of all events and appropriate actions pertaining to the EfW plant and keep routine records
Carry out all operations to ensure maximum throughput of waste and production of electricity
Monitoring emissions and control combustion and FGT plant to ensure compliance within limits set in Environmental Permit
Act upon alarms. Take appropriate action in relation to emergency work
Supervise off-loading of chemicals, APC Residue removal and assist in cleaning up of any blockages and spills
Routine recording and logging of plant parameters (ensuring relevant check sheets are completed as required)
Act as part of the emergency response team

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Minimum: C&G Boiler Operation, Turbine Operation or equivalent experience
Preferably Ordinary National Certificate level in mechanical or electrical or plant engineering
Experience in SCADA/DCS operation
Must have experience in the operation of Boilers, Turbines and auxiliary plant, or suitable alternative experience augmented by further training
Understanding the use of Health and Safety in the workplace
An ability to work at height during shifts
Health and Safety Report Writing
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of the team
Be able to work shifts. Typical shifts are between 05:30 – 17:30 normally consisting of 2 days followed by 2 nights and then 6 days off, you will also be required to work weekends

Benefits

Private Medical & Life Insurance
Company Pension Scheme
Annual Leave Package
Employee Recognition Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
+ Many more benefits