"We've achieved a lot so far and have a solid base upon which to build..." MD Fiona Macleod.
Job Vacancy – Shift Manager
Vacancy Reference: LPL 0040
EPUK Investments Ltd (EPUKI) is the UK division of Energetický a průmyslový holdings (EPH), a leading energy group of over 70 companies that owns and operates assets across Europe. EPH group employs circa 25,000 people internationally, owns €16.7bn of assets, generating €8.6bn of revenue and an EBITDA of €2.1bn.
EPUKI was established in 2015 as the strategic platform for expanding the EPH group into the UK energy market. Since launching, EPUKI has made several acquisitions and now owns multiple renewable and flexible power generating assets in the UK and Ireland. EPUKI has grown rapidly to revenues ~£1.5bn and EBITDA >£200m. We pride ourselves on an entrepreneurial culture and flat leadership structure where individuals (wherever they are in the organisation) can make a real impact on our business.
Our aim is to enable the UK and Ireland low carbon transition through provision of flexible and reliable energy supply.
To achieve this, we will:
• develop, construct and acquire the right assets to support the transformation of the energy system;
• invest in our people and our assets to best respond to the changing needs of our sector;
• continuously challenge ourselves to identify opportunities, build our knowledge and develop innovative solutions.
EPUKI purchased Lynemouth Power Limited (LPL), formerly a coal fired power station generating 420MW (enough to power 450,000 homes) and in 2016 invested £400 million to convert to the power station to burn 100% renewable biomass fuel. The biomass conversion was one of the largest engineering projects in the UK. This included large-scale fuel handling and storage facilities at Port of Tyne, upgraded rail infrastructure, biomass fuel silo storage and handling systems, conversion of the combustion systems and a comprehensive overhaul and modification of the power station equipment. The power station operates on a base load to supply electrical power to the national grid and following conversion achieves an 87% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, placing it at the forefront of the UK’s plans to become carbon neutral.
The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen within the Operations department at Lynemouth Power Station for a Shift Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the power station with our environmental limits. The Shift Manager will have a large input into the financial success of the business by ensuring the power plant is run safely and efficiently in the production of electricity. The Shift Manager will also make decisions which have a direct effect on the financial performance of the business.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shift Manager will be accountable for: –
- Ensuring safe, effective, and efficient operation of the generating units.
- Ensuring the generating units operate within the Station’s environment permit.
- Ensuring safety from the system within their level of Authorisation when required. (132kv)
- Operation control of the fuel route desk.
- Coordinating the operations team to meet the above objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Ensuring that activities within the operation’s team are coordinated in line with operation procedures or any request from the Operations Manager.
- Ensuring that unit generation is maximised while operating the plant safely and efficiently at all times and within the parameters set out with in the environmental permit and operating procedures and safety parameters.
- Ensuring maximum employee utilization within the operations team.
- Maintaining high levels of positive engagement amongst operations team, demonstrating the importance and effectiveness of communication.
- Actively communicating with other station departments and external personnel building trust and developing constructive working relationships.
Safety
- Maintaining high levels of safety performance within operation’s team and plant.
- Ensuring appropriate policies, systems and processes are followed during the operation of the generating units.
- Providing safety from the system as required within level of authorisation
- Demonstrating personal commitment to behavioural safety through own actions and attention.
- Ensuring operation’s team activities are completed in a safe manor.
Environmental Performance
- Ensuring the Units are monitored and maintained within parameters set out in the Station’s environmental permit, taking appropriate action required if there is potential to deviate from parameters.
- Contributing to the development of technical knowledge and skills of operation team members.
Business Performance and Improvement
- Assisting in the development of and implementation of a range of performance improvement measures and activities.
- Promoting a forward-looking, solution-focused approach to production and decision-making processes.
- Maximising safe and efficient unit generation
Technical Competence and Development
- Assisting in providing robust, practical management of technical competences, to manage and mitigate risks and maximise the value potential of individuals within operations team.
- Assisting in maintaining appropriate internal training to ensure that the required skills are in place
Finance
- Assisting in managing and controlling business expenditure within agreed budgets.
Our Ideal Candidate
Background
- Significant experience in Power Station Operations.
- Good knowledge and experience of Power Station operations.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Power Plant Operation. (Desirable)
- Experience in working within multi-discipline team.
- Appropriate Technical & Operational Qualifications.
Behaviours
- Strong operational awareness.
- High level influencing and engagement skills.
- Ability to engage and influence team members at all levels within the organisation.
- Ability to positively influence the working culture across the business.
Qualifications
- Qualified to City and Guilds Level 3 in Power Plant Operation.
- Degree qualified in an engineering subject is an advantage but not essential
- Preferably have or be working to NEBOSH management qualifications.
Remuneration
The starting salary will be dependent upon the successful candidate’s skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications
The role operates a 12-hour shift pattern, more details will be provided upon interview.
If successful, candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK
To apply for this position please go to EPUKi – Careers
