Job Description

Join our new biomass power plant in Diepholz

HoSt Group is currently constructing a modern 25 MW thermal power plant in Diepholz, fuelled by waste wood. The plant will reliably generate electricity and process steam for an industrial customer while making an important contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions.

Commissioning is planned for March 2027. To operate the plant, we are building a small, specialised team that will be responsible for ensuring its safe, reliable and efficient day-to-day operation.

As a Bioenergy Plant Operator (m/f/d), you will be involved from the very beginning. Following comprehensive training and onboarding, you will take responsibility for the daily operation of the plant, monitor its processes and respond to technical deviations or malfunctions.

Do you enjoy hands-on technical work, taking responsibility and the opportunity to be involved in a new energy plant from the start? Then we would be happy to meet you.

Your responsibilities

As a Plant Operator, you and your colleagues will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the power plant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating, controlling and monitoring the power plant and its associated technical systems;

• Monitoring operating parameters and ensuring stable and efficient plant operation;

• Carrying out regular plant rounds and inspections;

• Identifying, analysing and resolving technical malfunctions during operation;

• Performing minor maintenance and repair activities;

• Supporting planned maintenance and repair activities;

• Documenting relevant operating data, malfunctions and actions taken;

• Working closely with internal and external specialists from Operations, Service, Engineering and Maintenance;

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental regulations;

• Participating in the rotating on-call duty of the operations team.

Your onboarding and training

As this is a new plant, we want to ensure that you are fully prepared for your future responsibilities before commissioning.

After joining HoSt, you will complete a structured onboarding and training programme. During this period, you will become familiar with the plant technology, processes, operational procedures and safety requirements.

This will ensure that you are fully prepared when the power plant becomes operational in March 2027.

Requirements

What you bring

Above all, we are looking for people with strong technical understanding, a responsible mindset and experience working with industrial installations.

Ideally, you bring:

• Professional experience as a Plant Operator, Power Plant Operator, Machine Operator, Process Operator or in a comparable technical position;

• Experience operating energy, biomass, production or process installations;

• Experience with steam boilers, steam systems or combustion systems is an advantage;

• Good technical understanding and a practical, solution-oriented approach;

• Willingness to take responsibility for safe and reliable plant operation;

• Good German language skills and English at a minimum B1/B2 level;

• Willingness to work day shifts;

• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule in the event of malfunctions or emergencies;

• Ideally, you live in Diepholz or the surrounding area, or are able to reach the plant within a short period of time when on call.

What we offer

• A permanent employment contract with a 6-month probation period;

• A 40-hour working week ;

• Attractive remuneration based on your qualifications and professional experience;

• 30 days of annual leave per calendar year based on full-time employment;

• 8% holiday allowance;

• Overtime compensation at 125% for overtime exceeding 10% of the monthly working hours;

• A company mobile phone and laptop, also available for private use;

• Business travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with applicable German tax regulations;

• Coverage under the German statutory social security system, including health, pension, long-term care, unemployment and accident insurance;

• A comprehensive onboarding and training programme prior to the commissioning of the plant;

• A secure and long-term position at a new, modern energy plant;

• A responsible technical position within a small, specialized team;

• A wide range of training and professional development opportunities within the international HoSt Group;

• Direct communication channels and close cooperation with specialists from Operations, Engineering and Service.

About HoSt Group

HoSt Group is a Dutch family-owned company and an international technology provider in the renewable energy sector.

Since 1991, we have been developing and delivering innovative solutions for renewable gases, sustainable heat and power, hydrogen and CO₂ capture. Our technologies are used worldwide to help industrial companies reduce emissions and replace fossil fuels with more sustainable alternatives.

Biomass and Waste-to-Energy plants have been an important part of our technology portfolio and expertise for many years.

Interested?

Would you like to become part of our new operations team in Diepholz?

We look forward to receiving your application. For the first step, your CV is all we need.

We will contact you within 14 days after receiving your application.

Would you like to learn more about the plant or the position before applying?

Please contact Joost Fokkink (Manager Combustion Operations) or Natalia Wisniewska (Corporate Recruiter) at +31 88 460 90 80

We look forward to meeting you!