Shift Team Leader (3 month Secondment)

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COBALT ENERGY LIMITED, Theddingworth, Leicestershire

Full time
Temporary
Remote working

Posted 5 days ago, 17 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 1517f97f1e3246119b4a296149773707

Location ref: Theddingworth, Leicestershire

COBALT ENERGY LIMITED

Full Job Description

To ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the facility on a 24/7 shift basis.
To lead and manage the shift team, ensuring effective control of plant operations in line with Health & Safety, Environmental Permit, and Company standards.
To maximise plant availability and performance through effective monitoring, supervision, and coordination of operational and minor maintenance activities.
To support continuous improvement of operational practices, procedures, and team capability.
Health & Safety performance - zero incidents, safe systems of work adhered to at all times.
Environmental compliance - adherence to Environmental Permit limits (including CEMS performance).
Plant availability and reliability during shift operation.
Quality and accuracy of shift logs, records, and reports.
Operational compliance with procedures, and management systems.
Team performance and development, including competence and engagement.
Housekeeping and plant condition standards.
Operate, monitor, and control plant systems via DCS/HMI, including turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant, and auxiliary systems.
Start up, shut down, and monitor plant equipment safely and efficiently.
Conduct routine plant walk-downs, inspections, and checks to verify equipment condition and performance.
Monitor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) to ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions.
Provide technical supervision and operational guidance to shift staff and contractors.
Coordinate and support minor reactive maintenance and plant stoppages, including raising work requests on the maintenance management system.
Supervise testing and treatment of boiler, cooling, and other plant water systems.
Maintain accurate and complete shift records, logs, and performance data.
Ensure high standards of housekeeping, safety, and plant presentation.
Provide shift cover for other Shift Team Leaders as required.
Work as part of a 365-day, 24/7 shift rota.
Accountability for safe operation of the plant during the shift.
Compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and safe systems of work.
Compliance with Environmental Permit conditions and reporting requirements.
Accurate recording and reporting of plant performance and operational issues.
Effective leadership, supervision, and development of the shift team.
Contribution to the review, improvement, and implementation of operational SOPs.
Prompt escalation of operational, safety, or environmental risks to management.

Essential / Preferred Experience
Operational experience in power generation, steam raising, or a comparable industrial process environment.
Experience operating plant from both control room and plant floor environments.
Demonstrable experience using DCS / HMI / SCADA systems.
HNC / NVQ in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent time-served experience.
Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH) desirable; training can be provided.
NEBOSH / BOAS qualifications advantageous but not essential.
Electrical AP / SAP experience desirable but not essential.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-working skills.
Logical, methodical approach to problem-solving.
Ability to mentor, coach, and develop operational staff.
Practical mechanical aptitude, including minor adjustments and repairs.
Competent IT skills for reporting and use of computerised systems.
Flexible approach to shift working and operational demands.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/shift-team-leader-3-month-secondment-126989075