Operations Engineer Salary plus benefits: between £35,000 and £43,000 per year

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Engineer to join our clients' team. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient and safe production of Low Carbon Hydrogen, maintaining operational excellence, and developing comprehensive documentation for operational procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations engineering, with a focus on production facility processes.

· Support daily fuel production operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standards. · Plan and maintain the equipment to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standards whilst delivering planned production volumes. · Monitor and optimize production processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs. · Troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly to minimize downtime. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all fuel production processes. · Write detailed Work Instructions to guide operational staff in performing their tasks accurately and safely. · Create and update Operational, Maintenance, and Test Procedures to ensure all equipment and processes are well documented and maintained. · Ensure all operations comply with industry regulations and Company safety policies. · Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards. · Provide training and guidance to staff on safety protocols and best practices. · Implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency and product quality. · Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify and execute improvement projects. · Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements to incorporate best practices into operations. · Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including key metrics and improvement initiatives. · Analyse production data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Essential Requirements:

· Demonstratable experience in operations engineering, preferably in fuel production or a related industry (Process Plant, High Pressure Gas etc). · Strong knowledge of production/ process plant processes and equipment. · Excellent technical writing skills for developing SOPs, Work Instructions, and other documentation. · Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues. · Strong analytical and problem solving skills. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to work effectively in a team environment. · Must be willing adaptable to working within an energetic reactive team environment, ability to think outside of the box and work within a close team. · Planning and organisational skills.

Preferred Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related field). · Professional certifications in operations or safety management. · Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies. · Minimum of 2 years on plant industrial experience.

Shifts/Hours

Shift Pattern: 5 days per week (Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week) plus participation in an on-call rota to support operational/ maintenance needs. Occasional travel may be required for training or site visits.

Rewards · Competitive salary. · Company pension scheme. · Life Assurance. · Private healthcare (including dental). · Paid training and development opportunities. · Career progression in a growing clean energy company. · Enhanced sick pay scheme. · Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (with on-site charging). · Cycle to Work Scheme. · Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support). · Discounts on retail, restaurants, gyms, and more. · Financial education and external guidance.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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