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O&M Manager. Biomass Plant

On-site in Palencia·Added 1 month ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: On-site, Palencia
Contract: Permanent
Experience: 4+ years
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a professional with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of industrial installations, with specific experience in industrial thermal installations, biomass boilers, steam generation, etc.
Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas: industrial boilers and steam generation, biomass boilers, power or cogeneration plants, water treatment, continuous process industrial installations.
Ability to interpret P&ID, hydraulic and electrical plans, process diagrams, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation maintenance.

Education & certifications

Education: Technical.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Permanent contract.

Salary to be agreed upon based on experience and knowledge provided.

Location: Palencia.

The role

At Michael Page, we are looking for an operation and maintenance manager for the biomass plant of an important leading company in its sector.

Important company, leader in its sector
Professional development and growth opportunities

What you'll do

FUNCTIONS:

The selected person will be directly responsible for the operation, supervision, and maintenance of the biomass boiler and the plant's steam generation and distribution system.

Assume direct responsibility for the daily operation of the biomass boiler and its auxiliary equipment.
Supervise the correct functioning of the biomass feeding, storage, and transport system.
Control the main operating parameters: pressures, temperatures, flow rates, levels, consumption, yields, and alarms.
Supervise the combustion systems, fuel feeding, ash extraction, and auxiliary equipment.
Manage the startup, shutdown, regime change, and commissioning operations of the installation.
Supervise the generation and distribution of steam to the different processes of the plant.
Detect operational deviations and act in response to alarms and incidents.
Analyze operating parameters to optimize energy performance and biomass consumption.
Monitor consumption, yields, and installation availability.
Supervise the safety, protection, and control systems of the installation.
Keep operation records and reports up to date.
Coordinate with manufacturers and maintenance companies the necessary actions on the boiler and its auxiliary equipment.
Operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant.
Supervise the condition of pumps, motors, valves, conveyors, fans, rotating equipment, and other auxiliary elements.
Participate in commissioning.
Perform periodic inspections to detect wear, leaks, breakdowns, or anomalies.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
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Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.