https://jobs.co.uk/job/operations-technician-astute-people--ba8c0659-de81-41d1-adae-fa41ec1f3ea9 RSS feed for Operations Technician at Astute People. en-gb Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:47:22 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/operations-technician-astute-people--ba8c0659-de81-41d1-adae-fa41ec1f3ea9 https://jobs.co.uk/job/operations-technician-astute-people--ba8c0659-de81-41d1-adae-fa41ec1f3ea9 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:52:38 GMT Location: Yorkshire | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Astute People are working exclusively with a leading OandM Contractor who operate a Biomass plant in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The plant produces around 40MW of power by burning wood waste pellets.As an Operations Technician you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant, ensuring compliance with environmental permits and performing first line maintenance.The plant runs 24/7 365 days a year so you will be working a mixture of day and night shifts.If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations.Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client.Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comp... Permanent