Fuel Quality Manager

Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Fuel Quality Manager to join on of their newest power stations.

The Energy from Waste site in the Leicestershire area has a capacity to process 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 42MW of power for the surrounding area.

As a Fuel Quality Manager, you will be part of the team playing an integral part in ensuring that the waste / fuel supply complies with the specification of the Fuel Supply Agreement. This role will also cover their site in Cheshire, which is currently under construction.

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:
Reporting to the General Manager, typical duties will include:

* Overseeing the day to day obligations within the Fuel Supply Agreements.
* Carrying out supplier visits, audits & inspections.
* Supporting the Operations Team on the EFW to monitor waste quality, monitoring and reporting non-confirming waste / fuel.
* Monitoring of samples to ensure compliance against Calorific Value and REGOs.
* Coordinating & supporting the O&M teams fuel delivery schedule.
* Managing logistics & diversions when plant is offline or fuel is of substandard quality.
* Supporting Fuel Supply Manager with contract management which includes variations, price increases, reconciliations and contract renewals.
* Preparing relevant documentation for Environmental Agency declarations & reports.
* Support the Fuel Supply Manager with procurement and management of fuel supply contracts.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

* Ideally qualified with a relevant Waste Management qualification such as WAMITAB or COTC
* IOSH or NEBOSH

Personal skills
The Fuel Quality Manager would suit someone who has:

* Experience with Fuel Supply Agreements or Fuel Supply Contracts
* Contract & Commercial experience including bids, evaluations, KPI monitoring & compliance
* Supplier & stakeholder management experience
* Working knowledge of the UK Waste Market & relevant policies / legislation

Salary and benefits of the Process Optimisation Engineer role

* Competitive basic salary
* Bonus opportunity
* Opportunity to work on a brand new Energy from Waste Power Station

INDPOW

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