Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit an Assistant Operations Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn.

The Assistant Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary and full benefits package.

If you're an experienced operations professional and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

Succession plan to move into Operations Manager position in approximately 18 months.
Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
The day-to-day management of the full operations team
Ensuring the power station operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages, costing and programming of plant improvements
The day-to-day monitoring of plant efficiency and directing the operations staff to optimise the power station accordingly
Preparing the annual budget for the Operations department for review and work within this budget
Carry out annual performance reviews with operations staff
Prepare reports and presentation relating to the plant's operational activities as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A relevant engineering or technical qualification at degree / HND / HNC level
An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification will be desired

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Assistant Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:

Extensive operations experience in industrial engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, CHP, Biomass, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Oil & Gas, COMAH sites, Utilities, etc
Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
Experience liaising with governing bodies such as the EA and HSE
Experience of managing budgets and in the training and development of staff
Supervisory / management experience

Salary and benefits of the Assistant Operations Manager role

A competitive basic salary + comprehensive benefits package.
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