Ruth Winter

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste/Biomass industry, to recruit for a Shift Team Leader to join their Biomass Power Station in Tilbury, Essex. The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of up to £59,500 + Overtime + other benefits.    If you’re a Shift Team Leader or experienced Operations Technician looking for progression 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 Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day leadership of a team of Shift Operators / Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation the plant including high-pressure steam boilers, turbines, auxiliary plant, etc.
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maximising waste input and energy production
• Chairing daily meetings after a shift handover to review health, safety & environmental issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead.
• Fulfilling the duty of HV Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching, and carrying out mechanical and electrical isolations.
• Working with the maintenance department when required to ensure maximum plant availability.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 or above qualification in an engineering discipline
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be desired
• Ideally have experience being a High Voltage Senior Authorised Person

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
• Extensive experience working with SCADA/DCS systems.
• Familiar with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) Procedures including writing and issuing of permits.
• Excellent proven leadership skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• A salary of up to £59,500
• Overtime
• Other benefits

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste/Biomass industry, to recruit for an Assistant Shift Team Leader to join their Biomass Power Station in Tilbury, Essex. The vital Assistant Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of up to £47,800 + Overtime + other benefits.    If you’re an Assistant Shift Team Leader or experienced Operations Technician looking for progression 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 Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• The day to day management of Plant Operators who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant when stepping up in to the STL role.
• Using a DCS system you will be required to start, stop and monitor turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more.
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work.
• Taking part in first line maintenance activities, including plant inspections and ensuring maximum availability.
• Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally a relevant technical qualification such as an C&G/NVQ/ONC/HNC in an engineering discipline

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Assistant Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
• Extensive experience working with SCADA/DCS systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice

    Salary and benefits of the Assistant Shift Team Leader role

• A starting salary of up to £47,800
• Overtime
• Other benefits

INDPOW

 

Astute ’s Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass Power Station in the UK to recruit a Power Plant Operator for its site in Northumberland.    The Power Plant Operator role comes with a starting salary of up to c.£50,000, private medical, and a bonus.     If you have your NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject and experience on heavy industrial site and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties    Reporting to the Shift Manager you will:   

• Working as part of a shift team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the generating units.
• To undertake plant and unit inspections, monitoring plant status and responding to alarms.
• To undertake routine plant change overs as well as identifying defect and potentially unsafe conditions.
• To identify and record in the Maintenance Management system any defects and safety issues identified during plant inspections.
• Gather, analyse, interpret, and log plant performance data relevant to the area under your control and implement changes to improve operational efficiency with the assistance of the Power Plant Controller(s) as required.
• Undertake standard operational duties in one of the three roles; Unit Operator, General Duties Operator or Ash Plant Operator.
• To remove plant from service and assist in the isolating of plant in readiness for the issue of safety documents. Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

    Professional qualifications     We are looking for someone with the following:   

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering discipline
• HNC would be highly desirable
• Experience working on the Operations Team of a power station or relevant heavy industrial site.
• Willing to work shifts.  

    Personal skills     The Power Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:   

• Critical thinker who can make decisions under time pressure
• Self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment
• Has a personal commitment to the highest standards

    Salary and benefits of the Power Plant Operator role    

• Starting salary of £46,000 rising to £49,900 after probation
• Benefits package including private medical, and a bonus of up to £2,500
• Progression opportunities

INDPOW

Astute are  recruiting an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Department of an Energy from Waste power station in Essex. The client has a large fleet of Biomass and Energy from Waste Power Stations across the UK, Europe and internationally. As a EC&I Technician, you will be providing front line maintenance at the facility and be responsible for all aspects of the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance on the electrical, control & instrumentation equipment and systems on site. 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 Maintenance Team Leader, typical duties will include:

• Fault finding, installing and maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level) and control systems 
• Calibrations and loop checking of instruments relating to the sites DCS/control systems
• Programming the sites DCS/PLC systems
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance at all times

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following

• A recognised electrical/C&I engineering apprenticeship ideally gained in a heavy process industry.
• A solid level of knowledge and understanding of maintenance strategies associated with electrical control systems.
• At least 4 years of experience working in the maintenance team in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.

    Personal skills The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Experience on equipment such as motors, drives, actuators, transmitters, PLC’s, temperature / flow / pressure, control systems, HMI’s etc.
• Experience in managing sub-contractors would be advantageous.
• Able to do manual lifting and working at heights or confined spaces.

    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Overtime
• Full benefits package

INDPOW  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a large sugar production company to recruit an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for its sites in Newark. The E&I role comes with a starting salary of £53,000 + benefits package. If you’re an electrical and instrumentation technician with experience in heavy industry and are looking for work, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties    Reporting directly to the APU lead, as an E&I Technician, you will be responsible for:  

• Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all E&I assets to ensure efficient operation of the site and to maximise plant availability.
• Reporting all maintenance activities on the site Computerised Maintenance Monitoring System (CMMS)
• Supervising and directing contractors
• Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
• Competent to receive and / or authorise a range of permits as required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures

    Professional qualifications    We are looking for someone with the following:   

• An NVQ level 3 as a time-service apprentice is essential in Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineering
• A further EC&I qualification, such as a HNC is highly desirable
• At least three years’ experience in electrical maintenance, in a heavy process environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical plant, paper mill, refinery, steel works etc).
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification

    Personal skills    The E&I Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• Able to work a 1 in 5, on-call rota
• Able to work well alone or within a team
• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail

                                                          Salary and benefits of the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician role   

• Starting salary of £53,000
• 10% pension contribution
• Opportunities for progression