Job Description:

Control Room Operator – Power Station

Up to £62,500 + bonus (up to 20%) + benefits

Shoreham, South Coast

SCINERGY Recruitment are looking for a Control Room Operator / Production Technician to join the operations team at a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station on the south coast.

This is a shift-based operational role responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a modern power station, using both DCS systems and field-based monitoring to optimise performance and ensure plant availability.

The role sits within a structured operations team and works closely with the Production Team Leader to deliver day-to-day operations and continuous improvement across the station.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate the plant safely and efficiently in line with operational targets and site procedures
• Support the Production Team Leader in all production activities
• Start, stop and monitor gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, pumps and auxiliary systems via DCS
• Diagnose plant issues, analyse performance and carry out first-line fault finding
• Conduct operational routines, plant testing and performance checks
• Undertake maintenance tasks within competence and escalate defects where required
• Supervise contractors and ensure safe working practices on site
• Support implementation of company and station policies and ensure full HSE compliance
• Carry out safety, behavioural and compliance audits on contractors and site staff
• Communicate with management and National Grid to support REMIT obligations and load profile requirements
• Participate in improvement projects and ongoing technical development

Candidate requirements:

• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or similar engineering discipline or willingness to work towards this
• At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant industrial or power generation environment (CCGT, CHP, refinery, chemical, etc.)
• Merchant Navy / Royal Navy engineers considered (Petty Officer / 2nd Engineer level or above with watchkeeping experience)
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation and safe systems of work
• Ability to support multi-discipline teams with diagnostics and work planning
• Strong analytical and fault-finding skills, able to perform under pressure
• Computer literate with good communication and reporting ability
• Organised, self-motivated and comfortable working on a 12-hour shift pattern

Package:

• Competitive basic salary up to £48,000
• A shift allowance of £12,500
• South East allowance of £2,000
• A 20% bonus opportunity
• A further 3 yearly rolling bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection
• Life assurance

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Steve Utton at SCINERGY Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed)