Biogas Plant SCADA Operator

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.

The SCADA Operator role comes with salary of up to £40,000, company pension, additional benefits and ongoing training.

If you’re an experienced SCADA Operator with a background working in the waste to energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the SCADA Operator role

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

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• 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:

• Experienced working with SCADA systems in an industrial, utilities, energy, or water treatment environment
• Strong technical understanding of plant processes and control systems
• Excellent at problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Good communication skills and a proactive, team-focused attitude

Salary and benefits of the SCADA Operator role:

• Salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Company pension
• Performance related bonus
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to join an established business within the renewable energy sector

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