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Biogas Plant SCADA Operator

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Astute’s Renewables Team Opportunity
Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a well-established energy from waste business who are fully committed to contributing to a more sustainable world. They are looking to recruit an experienced SCADA Operator for their anaerobic digestion plant in South London to work a Thursday to Sunday shift pattern.
Role Details
Salary: up to £40,000
Benefits: company pension, additional benefits, and ongoing training
Responsibilities
Reporting To The Plant Manager You Will
- Monitoring plant performance in real-time using a SCADA system
- Operating and controlling key industrial processes to meet operational targets
- Troubleshooting equipment faults and supporting first-line maintenance as required
- Analysing operational data to detect trends and proactively resolve issues
- Communicating effectively with engineers, support teams, and shift colleagues to ensure smooth handovers and consistent performance
- General housekeeping duties
- Other duties as required
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Professional Qualifications
- A recognised qualification in Process Engineering is desirable but not essential
- A Full UK Driving Licence
Personal Skills
The SCADA Operator Role Would Suit Someone Who Is
- Experience working with SCADA systems in an industrial, utilities, energy, or water treatment environment
- Strong technical understanding of plant processes and control systems
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Good communication skills and a proactive, team-focused attitude
Salary and Benefits
Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience
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- Company pension
- Performance-related bonus
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The chance to join an established business within the renewable energy sector
Additional Information
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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