Astute''s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Operations Manager to join their Biomass Power Station in County Durham.The vital Operations Manager role comes with a competitive starting salary + full benefits package including a car allowance and bonus.If you''re an Operations Manager, or an experienced Shift Team Leader, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Manager role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible: Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plantThe day to day management of 20 + operations staff including shift teams and operations day staffEnsuring the facility operates and complies within environmental regulations at all timesLiaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects maintenance, outages, and programming of plant improvementsOverseeing 3rd party contractorsPreparing the annual budget for the operations department for review and work within this budgetLiaising with company directors and managers as well as external stakeholdersDeputising for the Plant Manager when requiredProfessional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering fieldApprentice trained in an Engineering disciplineRelevant qualific