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Are you an experienced Operations and Maintenance professional with a Power Industry background looking for your next challenge?

Operations Engineer
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum (plus benefits) depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location & Postcode: Millerhill EfW Plant, Edinburgh, EH22 1SX

As an Operations Engineer at FCC Environment, you’ll support the safe, compliant, and efficient running of the Millerhill EfW Plant, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. Contributing to the mid- to long-term strategy for operation of the plant, you’ll help drive operational improvements, ensure high standards in safety and quality, and act as a Senior Authorised Person (LV and HV) providing flexible support to the operations team. Playing a key role in leading operational outage planning in close relation with the Maintenance Department.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On the job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Operations and Maintenance professional who can demonstrate the ability to undertake the role of Operations Engineer. The role will involve:

- Identifying and implementing change programmes to enhance operational performance.
- Supporting site projects from inception to operational rollout.
- Collaborating effectively with operations and maintenance teams to foster a culture of teamwork.
- Ensuring compliance with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) policies and procedures.
- Communicating effectively at all levels and demonstrating a professional, flexible, and self-motivated attitude.
- Supporting the succession and development plan for the site by mentoring and sharing knowledge to promote internal opportunities.

The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant training and development required to allow them to enact the role to its full potential.

Essential qualifications and experience:

- Demonstrable knowledge of thermal power plant processes, safety systems, HV switching, steam cycle chemistry, performance monitoring, and technical drawing interpretation.
- Ability to lead and coordinate annual outage planning and plant operational improvement projects.
- Demonstrate knowledge and previous authorisation/application of Safety Rules to provide operational support as Senior Authorised Person (SAP1 & SAP2 HV), Nominated Supervisor, and Control Person as required.
- Exhibit strong project management, organisational, and problem-solving skills with an ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility of a workload.
- Minimum HNC or NVQ, C&G Level 4 or higher in Engineering (or working towards), relevant experience without qualifications may be considered.
- High level of practical operational/maintenance knowledge and experience.
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification preferable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Nisoft Eclipse, Gladis, and ERP (CMMS) systems.

Personal attributes:

- Ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility for workload.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Affable, flexible, and committed to delivering results on schedule.

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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