Operations Manager

Equans is looking for a Operations Manager to join our Embedded Energy business the role will be based in Redcar overseeing the operation of a major energy centre. This is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

Reporting directly to the Technical Compliance and Operations Support Manager the post holder will lead a small team working day shifts with a one week in three callout rota. The Operations Manager will be responsible for flexible and reliable operation of the steam-generating plant within the energy centre, including boilers, water treatment plant, steam compressors and ancillary equipment in line with host site requirements and site procedures, and maintaining compliance with statutory health, safety and environmental provisions.

The Operations Manager will have specific duties and will be involved in working with and improving the site systems as well as having responsibility for the site operations and maintenance activities on a day-to-day basis. The Operations Manager will also produce weekly documentation to report on KPI’s to the customer and manage the day-to-day budgetary spend.

Key activities 

• Lead site technicians for operations, maintenance, project work and outage preparation activities.
• Operate the plant to ensure compliance with appropriate safety and environmental standards, and statutory requirements including BG01
• Carry out plant-related routine duties to ensure plant performance, availability and reliability are maintained to a high level.
• Manage the legislative maintenance activities on-site, including ensuring that PSSR inspection requirements are undertaken, Functional Safety proof tests are carried out, Legionella management, and ensure that statutory routines are programmed and carried out in line with the maintenance plan.
• Plant & control system first line fault diagnosis and reporting.
• General day-to-day management of the operations and maintenance technicians on site.
• Responsibility for producing weekly reports and reporting to Engie’s customer.
• Responsibility for producing and maintaining identified site documentation and procedures
• Manage safety and emergency response plans for to COMAH regs standard.
• Liaise with internal and external customers.
• Maintain a professional attitude, an appropriate level of communication and courteous behavior to all colleagues, host site personnel, contractors, and visitors to the Energy Centre.
• Procurement of spares and consumables in line with the budget. 

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary
• Company car
• Bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we looking for? 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum ONC/C&G or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (preferably HNC.)
• Industrial Steam Boiler operations and maintenance experience (BOAS desirable)
• NEBOSH Cert, IOSH Managing safely or similar safety qualification (desirable)
• 18th Edition qualifications (desirable) 

Experience: 

• Knowledge of Steam Boiler chemistry and Water Treatment Plant (Reverse osmosis)
• Knowledge of rotating plant (Pumps, Motors and Reciprocating compressors)
• Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Rules and functional safety standards (61511)
• Knowledge of CMMS (Maximo desirable)
• Knowledge of Electrical systems and DCS/SCADA systems (Siemens Simatic/S7)
• Management of Contractors and budgets 

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. 

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals