Operations Coordinator

Description:

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit an Operations Coordinator to join its CCGT power station in North Lincolnshire.

The Operations Coordinator role comes with a starting salary of up to £75,000 + benefits including bonus and medical insurance.

If you are a HNC, or ideally degree qualified operations professional with significant experience as a Senior Authorised Person on Safety Rules please submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Coordinator role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

Support the Operations Manager and O&M Manager in the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the station, ensuring adherence to business policies and statutory requirements.
Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve plant availability, efficiency and commercial performance.
Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, supporting site safety management and the implementation of station policies.
Liaise with the Commercial Team and National Grid to ensure compliance with electricity market obligations, private supply agreements and relevant REMIT requirements.
Coordinate weekly operational and maintenance work plans, working closely with Maintenance, Engineering and Production Team Leaders to align resources and priorities.
Support the delivery of outages, including production activities and Safety Rules requirements, while working towards appropriate site safety authorisations.
Provide day-to-day operational support to shift teams, assisting with fault investigations, plant diagnostics and the development of improved operating practices.
Coordinate contractor activities, acting as Work Sponsor when required and ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with site requirements.
Manage operational staffing requirements, including shift rota coordination, departmental cover and the fair distribution of additional working hours.
Deputise for the Operations Manager when required, supporting wider site management, staff development, operational strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

Professional qualifications

Ideally degree qualified in an engineering, operations or technical discipline, or currently working towards one, with a HNC as a minimum qualification.
Significant experience operating and maintaining large generating plant or working within a comparable process industry environment.
Experience managing people, supporting teams through change and coordinating operational activities across multiple disciplines.
Experience working within a Safety Rules-based system, with a strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation. Relevant safety, environmental or leadership qualifications are desirable.

Personal Skills

The Operations Coordinator role would suit someone who is:

Safety-conscious and accountable: Maintains high standards of safety and environmental compliance, taking ownership of operational risks and decisions.
Organised and decisive: Able to prioritise competing demands, coordinate resources and make logical, informed decisions that support plant availability.
Strong communicator and team leader: Builds effective working relationships with site teams, contractors and wider business stakeholders, while supporting staff development and continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the Operations Coordinator role

Starting salary of up to £75,000
Benefits package including up to 30% bonus and private medical insurance
Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities.
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INDPOW

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