Power Plant Operator (Shift Work) | Elektrotechniker (m/w/d)

EEW Energy from Waste

Heringen (Werra), Hessen, Deutschland
Published Oct 17, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves ensuring the approved operational status of waste incineration plants through active monitoring and control. The Power Plant Operator is responsible for overseeing and operating boiler systems during normal, startup, shutdown, and fault conditions. Key daily tasks include performing electrical and mechanical isolations independently, supporting maintenance and repair activities, and conducting detailed fault analysis across mechanical, electrical, and control systems. The ideal candidate will possess a completed vocational qualification in a metalworking or electrical engineering field, coupled with several years of experience in shift work within a power plant or complex process engineering facility. This position offers an engaging, varied role within a modern company focused on sustainability, providing opportunities for professional development, including training to become a Power Plant Master, alongside competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training in a metalworking or electrical engineering profession; Boiler Operator certification (or willingness to obtain); Desirable: EEW Operator, Plant Operator TAB, or Certified Power Plant Operator qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of experience in shift operation within a waste incineration plant, power plant, or complex process engineering facility
  • Knowledge of maintenance processes
  • Experience with measurement procedures and equipment
  • Experience with hand-held machines and tools

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to work in alternating shift duty (Wechselschichtdienst).