Operations Coordinator

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Astute People are working exclusively with a leading O&M Contractor who operate a Biomass plant in Craigellachie, Moray. The plant produces around 15MW of power which is enough to power 20,000 local homes and businesses.

As part of a team restructure, they have added a new position to act as interface between the Operations & Maintenance Team. As Operations Coordinator you will play a key role in overseeing the day to day activities across departments to maximise plant reliability, availability and efficiency.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Coordinator role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

Coordinate daily operations, ensuring clear and effective communication across teams and shifts.
Support the planning and scheduling of activities, including maintenance and outage coordination.
Maintain accurate operational logs, performance data, KPIs, and reports, delivering them on time.
Assist with compliance processes, including audits, inspections, documentation updates, and regulatory reporting.
Act as a key link between operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and site management.
Manage and update essential operational documents such as SOPs, risk assessments, and training records.
Track and follow up on actions from operational, safety, and planning meetings to ensure completion.
Support root cause investigations by gathering data, documenting findings, and contributing to solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement by monitoring performance trends and operational behaviours.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally qualified with a ONC / HNC / HND in a relevant engineering field
Apprentice trained in an Engineering discipline
Relevant qualification in Health & Safety such as an IOSH / NEBOSH
Full UK Driving licence
Personal skills
The Operations Coordinator role would suit someone who has:

At least five years operations or maintenance experience on a large process plant, ideally Power Generation - Candidates from other sources of Power, Utilities, Refineries, Petrochemical, COMAH etc will also be considered
Ability to interpret operational data, logs and technical documentation
Proficient in MS Office and operational systems (CMMS, SCADA Logs etc)
Understanding of safety, environmental and compliance requirements with in a CHP or process plant
Familiar with safety rules, issuing of permits, safe systems of work, RAMS etc.
Salary and benefits of the Operations Coordinator role

Highly competitive salary (ask for further details)
Pension
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunity to join a modern Biomass Power Station

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Location:
Craigellachie
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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