Commissioning Shift Operator

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Transforming Waste into Value



At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..



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We are seeking a Commissioning Shift Operator on a contractor basis, to join our team on our Skelton Grange energy-from-waste facility, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

The shift pattern is; 6 days- 6 nights- 12 off

You will need to be working initially in Leeds and then in Essex as outlined below.

We require the position to be filled asap with the forecastg end date being 31/10/2025 and then you will move on to our Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) located in Kelvedon, Essex until March ’26.

Role Responsibilities outlined below are not exhaustive and further responsibilities will be discussed during the interview stage.

• Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with contract requirements, and conform with project time, budget and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements
• Supports the commissioning team in all mechanical issues (filter cleaning and exchange, greasing, dismount pumps, replenish consumables etc.)
• Reports any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager
• Maintains all mechanical tools in a clean state and ready to use and cleans the equipment of the plant
• Liaises and coordinates with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead Engineers and shift team leaders.
• Operate and control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, reactors etc using semi automated control system and standalone equipment control panels

• Knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC), Safepass (ROI), CSCS or CCNSG card or equivalent
• Solution oriented
• Ability to present ideas effectively
• Good command of English (English written and spoken), other languages an advantage
• Experience as a Control Room Operator (CRO), preferably in plants utilizing waste as fuel, biomass incineration, or fossil fuel technology, with proven knowledge of power plant equipment and systems.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.