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Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Support Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. This role will encompass both “outside” duties in addition to being in the control room supporting the day to day operations. If you’re looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As a Support Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the plant, complying with environmental regulations at all times
• Performing plant walk rounds to monitor and test all outside plant equipment. This including steam turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
• Identifying issues and defects in the operation of the plant performing first line maintenance duties when required
• Operating overhead cranes, forklift trucks and other mobile plant when required

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• An engineering qualification such as ONC / HNC / NVQ / City & Guilds is desirable. However, consideration will be given to candidates able to demonstrate an equivalent level of practical experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or similar Health & Safety certificate

    Personal skills: The Support Operator role would suit someone who has:

• Able to demonstrate excellent written & verbal communication skills
• At least 3 years’ experience in process plant operations. This could be from a power station, refinery or a petrochemical facility. Royal Navy marine engineers will also be considered.
• A solid understanding of health & safety in an engineering environment

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to join a large power station

Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you’re a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Working within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
• Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
• IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:

• At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
• Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
• Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

  Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits

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Astutes Power Team are working exclusively with Marchwood Power Limited who own & operate the Marchwood Gas Fired Power Station in Southampton. This plant is able to produce 900MW of Power in a Combined Cycle configuration. Due to an internal promotion we are now looking for a Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team. The C&I Technician is an integral role within the Maintenance department responsible for the short & long term maintenance on all Control & Instrumentation assets as well as supporting on projects & outages. This excellent opportunity offers an attractive salary up to £54,500 per year plus overtime opportunity, bonus and full benefits package. For candidates willing to consider moving for the right role, there is also relocation assistance available.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Control & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-planned / reactive maintenance and calibrations on instrumentation equipment including pressure, level, flow, temperature sensors
• Performing fault finding and maintenance activities on the Control System which includes the Siemens T3000 Control System & Siemens S7 PLC’s
• Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely and within environmental parameters of the power station
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Other duties as required – please enquire for full job specification

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised Process Control / Instrumentation / Automation / Electronics engineering apprenticeship ideally gained in a heavy process industry e.g. power station, pharmaceutical plant, steels works, paper mill, manufacturing etc.
• An HNC / ONC or equivalent in relevant engineering would be advantageous
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification

      Personal skills The Control & Instrumentation Technician would suit someone with:

• Experience with control systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC’s) and instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level etc) equipment
• Practical knowledge of maintenance procedures and processes associated with heavy process industries
• Ability to confidently carry out loop checks and ladder logic
• Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID’s
• Competent with Permit to Work systems
• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the role such as HASAWA, SIS, PSSR & ATEX

    Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrumentation Technician role:

• Excellent salary and package up to £54,500 (DOE)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Overtime opportunities
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension
• Days position
• Opportunity to work on a large, efficient, thermal power station
• Further benefits available

 

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with Marchwood Power Ltd to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for its CCGT Power station in Southampton The Shift Operations Technician role comes with a salary of £55,975 plus shift allowance of £8,548 and other benefits.  If you’re an experienced Shift Operator in CCGT or ASTL / STL in power and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Engineer you will:

• Respond to operational demands, ensuring the plant is operated safely and efficiently whilst always working within the environmental and safety limits.
• Work flexibly and without close supervision within the constraints of your ability and authorisations.
• Carry out fault-finding, problem solving and first line maintenance on plant, particularly during nightshifts and weekends.
• Suggesting modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, records, and procedures.
• Apply isolations under the company safety rules, ensuring the equipment is safe to be worked on.  

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Apprentice trained or HNC qualified in a relevant craft (electrical / mechanical / process engineering etc.)
• Experience working in the operations team in a power station, with a strong preference for CCGT experience.
• Shift Team Leaders and ASTLs looking to move into CCGT from other industries / technologies would also be considered.
• Knowledge of relevant safety rules, and any experience with applying isolations / issuing permits is beneficial.

    Personal skills The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Able to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and keen to progress within the industry.
• Happy to work at height, in confined spaces and drive mobile plant with the correct training.
• Able to work a shift pattern including days and nights.

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role

• £55,975 plus shift allowance of £8,548 (£64,500)
• Private Medical & health plans
• Bonus scheme
• Progression opportunities

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 Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you’re a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Working within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
• Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
• IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:

• At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
• Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
• Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

  Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits

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

The Energy from Waste site in the West Midlands has a capacity to process 436,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 49MW of power for the surrounding area.

As a Fuel Supply Manager, you will be part of the leadership team playing an integral part in managing waste contracts which supply the plant with fuel.

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 of the Fuel Supply Manager role:

Reporting to the Fuel Supply Director, you will be responsible for:

• Taking management of the day to day contractual obligations of the Fuel Supply Agreements.
• Management, procurement & negotiation of fuel supply contracts, including spot tonnage.
• Management of fuel logistics & deliveries in accordance with the O&M delivery schedule.
• Monitoring the fuel quality and sampling process, including taking part in supplier site visits, audits & inspections.
• Management of supplier contract relationships including management & oversight of price escalations.
• Supporting with tender documentation.
• Carry out monthly, quarterly & annual financial reviews.
• Work in partnership with external stakeholders & regulatory bodies.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• It would be advantageous to have a relevant Business, Finance or Commercial Degree
• Full UK Driving licence
• Relevant Waste sector qualification would be advantageous

Personal skills

The Fuel Supply Manager role would suit someone who has:

• At least five years’ experience in a similar contract management role in a waste sector environment, this could include local authorities, logistics co-ordination, Energy Recovery Facility supply or procurement
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Experience in managing complex legal contracts

Salary and benefits of the Fuel Supply Manager role

• Highly competitive salary (ask for further details)
• Bonus Package
• Pension
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, salary sacrifice EV scheme

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Astute’s Power Team are working with one of the country’s leading Waste Management companies and supporting the recruitment of their newest Energy from Waste facility. The Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant is currently under construction, and when complete will be exporting ~70MW of electricity to the grid, processing circa 600,000 tonnes of waste per year. We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join the Maintenance Team of this exciting project. As a Mechanical Technician, you’ll be responsible for carrying out reactive and preventative maintenance across a variety of critical Mechanical assets. You’ll also be involved with supporting commissioning activities and working towards the plants operational handover. If you’re interested and have the right skillset then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role: Reporting directly to the Mechanical Team Leader, as a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, conveyors, gearboxes etc .
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
• To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements.
• Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work.
• Assisting in plant developments and projects.
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS.
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• To ensure the availability of plant spares.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised qualification in Mechanical engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
• Recognised Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship.

Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:

• At least three years hands on maintenance experience.
• Familiar with Health & Safety Regulations such as LOLER, PUWER & PSSR.
• Hands on experience with a range of equipment including boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, conveyors, gearboxes etc.
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc. Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• A competitive salary
• Site bonus up to 12%
• Overtime
• A contributory pension
• Opportunity to work on one of the newest Energy from Waste plants in the UK

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Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Heavy Industry Essex Circa £40,000 + overtime + van + laptop+ phone

 

Introduction…

We are actively recruiting for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a leading serving company who operate within various sectors including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Utilities, FMCG, Petrochemical and many more to deliver maintenance, resources, technical support and repairs.

This is a field based position covering Essex and South East parts of London. You may also be required to travel further afield within the UK as they grow their client base.

 

Role & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets including turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
• Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment)
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices complying with Health and Safety regulations
• Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs up to date
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Supervising contracted labour when on site

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge / qualifications:

• Time Served Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering field
• Strong experience working with rotating equipment such as Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines and associated equipment
• Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
• As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity

 

Salary & Benefits

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call Kyle Shinn on 02392 288 284 who can tell you more.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass Power Company to recruit a QHSE Manager for their Biomass site located in Cheshire. The QHSE Manager will be primarily responsible for all QHSE matters on site including training, investigations, audits and reporting. If you’re interested and have the right skillset then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the QHSE Manager role: Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible for:

• Manage the environmental monitoring programme
• Ensure compliance with all permits, legislative & statutory requirements
• Develop and maintain a QHSE strategy monitor and report on activities, training and procedures on site, ensuring compliance across the group and sharing best practises with other sites.
• Communicate with third party stakeholders including the environment agency and local authorities
• Oversee all emergency plans, statutory inspections (PSSR, WSoE, LOLER, PUWER and COSHH etc) and ensure procedures are appropriately communicated and trained.
• Provide technical support on environmental legislation to the facility manager
• Liaise with the Operations Team to ensure the monitoring system is accurately recording data inline with allowed parameters.
• Take part in internal and external audits.
• Manage the SHEQ budget and provide input to financial reporting.
• Carry out sampling & testing to ensure compliance with quality & environmental obligations.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally a degree qualification in relevant H&S field or Environmental Science or Chemistry
• NEBOSH Diploma or similar qualification

Personal skills The QHSE Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has worked in a QHSE capacity in a similar industry such as Biomass, Energy from Waste, Power Station, Refinery etc
• Has exposure to QHSE Systems and standards such as ISO14956, EN14181, OMA Audits, Environmental Permits (stack emissions, discharges)

Salary and benefits of the QHSE Manager role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus & Overtime opportunities
• Further benefits available upon discussion
• Opportunity to work on a large, clean, Biomass Power Station

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