O&M Assistant Shift Leader - Westfield Energy Recovery Facility - Fife
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What you'll do
- Control Room Operations: Monitor and control plant operating parameters via the DCS (manually or automatically); safely shut down and restart production, safety, and utility plants following established procedures.
- HSEQ Leadership: Demonstrate a strict commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality; report incidents/near-misses, and exercise the authority to stop unsafe work.
- Plant Inspections & Maintenance: Conduct daily routine walk-downs, complete log sheets, log maintenance work requests in the CMMS, and assist the STL with equipment lockouts/tagouts (LOTO).
- Emergency Response: Provide active support as part of the installation’s emergency response team and react quickly with sound judgment during plant upsets.
- Team Collaboration: Liaise closely with the maintenance department, maintain workplace cleanliness, and step into the full STL role when required.
What they're looking for
- Minimum of 2 years of operational experience within the Power Industry, Energy from Waste (EfW), or a similar heavy process industry.
- Proven experience with SAP (11KV) systems and operating standard IT/Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
- A recognized qualification in an engineering or process discipline (or equivalent), alongside an IOSH qualification.
- A clear understanding of equipment interlocks, plant control loops, alarms, and trips.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to provide clear instructions and train others.
Nice to have
- Additional HSE accredited training is highly desirable.
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Company Description
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..
Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.
Job Description
Kanadevia Inova is hiring a highly skilled and safety-conscious O&M Assistant Shift Leader for our Westfield Energy Recovery facility in Fife. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant daily operation of our centrally controlled facility and its associated auxiliaries.
Operating from the main control room, you will utilize the Distributed Control System (DCS) and manual safety systems to manage plant parameters. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining high HSEQ standards, leading by example, and stepping up to act as the Shift Team Leader (STL) when required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Control Room Operations: Monitor and control plant operating parameters via the DCS (manually or automatically); safely shut down and restart production, safety, and utility plants following established procedures.
- HSEQ Leadership: Demonstrate a strict commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality; report incidents/near-misses, and exercise the authority to stop unsafe work.
- Plant Inspections & Maintenance: Conduct daily routine walk-downs, complete log sheets, log maintenance work requests in the CMMS, and assist the STL with equipment lockouts/tagouts (LOTO).
- Emergency Response: Provide active support as part of the installation’s emergency response team and react quickly with sound judgment during plant upsets.
- Team Collaboration: Liaise closely with the maintenance department, maintain workplace cleanliness, and step into the full STL role when required.
Please note that this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with business needs.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of operational experience within the Power Industry, Energy from Waste (EfW), or a similar heavy process industry.
- Technical Skills: Proven experience with SAP (11KV) systems and operating standard IT/Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
- Qualifications: A recognized qualification in an engineering or process discipline (or equivalent), alongside an IOSH qualification. Additional HSE accredited training is highly desirable.
- Control Room Competency: A clear understanding of equipment interlocks, plant control loops, alarms, and trips.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to provide clear instructions and train others.
Additional Information
Shift Pattern; 2 days, 2 nights, 5 off, 2 day, 3 nights, 4 off, 3 days, 2 nights, 5 off
At Kanadevia Inova, we offer employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
Company weighted bonus as applicable
Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical and dental insurance
Life insurance (4× salary) and disability insurance
Career development and growth opportunities
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
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