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We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com\npx Group has been awarded a major Operations, Engineering and Maintenance (OE&M) contract by NZT Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP). This work will support two major regional projects:\nNZT Power’s carbon capture plant\nNEP’s onshore compression facilities\n\nOver the initial five-year term, px Group will deliver the OE&M requirements of the Operational Readiness phase, supporting commissioning and managing the handover from the Joint Venture project teams into full operations.\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe are now recruiting for an Operations Manager for NZT.\nThe Operations Manager will be accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the NZT plant, ensuring delivery of production, reliability, and performance targets in line with regulatory, client, and px Group requirements.\nYou’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and manage the Operations team, including shift teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant operation. \nSupport Operational Readiness and commissioning activities, ensuring operational systems, procedures, and competencies are established ahead of start-up. \nDevelop and implement operational processes, procedures (Level 3), and ways of working aligned to px Group Operating Standards and regulatory requirements. \nEstablish, implement, and govern Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), including permit to work, isolations, and Safe Working Practices (SWP), ensuring effective control of all operational and maintenance activities. \nDefine and manage operational authorisations, including appointment of competent and authorised persons (e.g. SAP/AP roles where applicable), ensuring clear delegation of responsibilities and control of plant status. \nEnsure robust application of control of work processes, including SIMOPS management, risk assessment, and hazard control. \nMore responsibilities can be found on the Role Profile. \n\nSkills, Knowledge and Expertise\nDegree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Process, or a related discipline.\nSignificant experience in power generation or similar process industries.\nProven experience managing operations within a COMAH or major hazard environment.\nStrong understanding of process safety management, control of work, and regulatory compliance.\nExperience managing Safe Systems of Work, permit to work systems, and operational authorisation frameworks.\nExperience leading operational teams within a 24/7 shift environment.\nDemonstrable experience in plant commissioning, start-up, and transition to operations.\nExperience in production management, performance optimisation, and loss analysis.\nStrong understanding of defect management and risk management processes.\nExperience managing operational budgets and cost performance.\n\nBenefits\n25 days holiday plus bank holidays\nContribution towards eye test and glasses\nOnline company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount\nLong Service Awards\nEmployee recognition scheme - 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