Dan Grosvenor

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

 

Astutes Power Team are looking working with an international O&M company who have become the industry leader in independent operation of power-generation assets. Operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Mexico providing over 50 GW of capacity. The QHSE Manager at their site in Newport, South Wales, is responsible for overseeing the compliance, legislation, audits, inspections and environmental issues across the ~850MW CCGT Power Station. 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: As the EHSQ Manager you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and maintaining company wide Environmental, Health & Safety policies, legislation, compliance issues, strategy and procedures across three operational CCGT Power Stations.
• Oversee the maintenance of the Management Systems including EHS Legal Register and Corporate policies
• Monitoring site wide compliance, conducting audits, inspections and supporting the on-site H&S teams.
• Working alongside 3rd parties such as the environment agency, Energy UK, specialist contractors and independent advisors on all EHS matters.
• Leading any EHS investigations on incidents / risks.
• Overseeing the sites environmental permits to ensure compliance with the Environment Agency and relevant statutory bodies.
• Managing a EHS budget.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant HSE field and either working towards of have already achieved chartership status.
• Holder of NEBSOH in Occupational Safety & Health and IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management

      Personal skills The EHSQ Manager would suit someone with:

• Experience / Qualification in quality management systems
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001
• Prior HSE experience in a Heavy Process environment / similar industry such as Thermal Power Station, Energy from Waste, Biomass, Steelworks, Paper Mill, Refinery etc

    Salary and benefits of QHSE Manager role

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Excellent Pension
• Further benefits available

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Astute’s Power team are working with global power generation produce who own & operate a number of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine assets in the United Kingdom. The plant, located in South Lincolnshire, is capable of producing around 860MW of Power as well as having added an additional 300MW capacity in the form of a Siemens F-Class Open Cycle plant. We are actively looking for Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) advisor to join the team on site. You’ll play an integral part to ensure the plant is aligned and complies with the clients HSSE policy. This role includes management of the HSSE systems, ensuring site procedures are adhered to, managing permits and promoting a strong Security Culture on an asset striving towards continuous improvement.   The HSSE Advisor position comes with highly competitive salary, , excellent benefits package plus a bonus and ongoing development. 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: As the HSSE Advisor, you will be responsible for:

• Support the development and implementation of site & company HSSE policy, procedures, management systems & site rules.
• Provide HSSE support to the Outage Manager during all planned & unplanned outages.
• Provide HSSE guidance and awareness to the Operations & Maintenance team and wider site team, supporting the development of the HSSE strategy including KPI’s and regular communication.
• Act as key point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders including local authorities, Environment Agency and Health & Safety Executive for all HSSE matters.
• Work with the Regional Manager to manage & monitor KPI’s.
• Run site wide training programmes and individual coaching as defined by policies.
• Take part in incident investigations to identify root cause and compile reports on findings.
• Report and log all incidents, tracking actions to completion & carry out analysis to prevent repeat incidents.
• Audit & test site emergency procedures.
• Any other duties defined in job specification.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma in Health & Safety Management is desirable, similar qualifications combined with experience are also welcome.
• It would be advantageous to have Lead Auditor accreditation.
• Member of a relevant industry body such as TechIOSH or Chartered or similar.

    Personal skills The HSSE Advisor would suit someone with:

• At least five years HSSE or similar experience in a process plant such as a Power Station (Waste, Biomass, Gas, Coal etc), Refinery, Steel Works, COMAH site etc
• Knowledge of Environmental Permits and general H&S in hazardous operations.
• Working experience with Root Cause Analysis Tools
• Clear communicator with track record of delivering HSSE training & coaching
• Familiar with industry relevant HSSE standards, regulations and associated management systems.

    Salary and benefits of the HSSE Advisor role

• Highly competitive salary (please ask upon application)
• Bonus opportunity
• Excellent pension contributions
• Full benefits package

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Electrical Engineer – Energy from Waste Power Station Kent Competitive Salary + bonus + benefits

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join the maintenance department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill. The Electrical Engineer will play an integral part in ensuring the plants electrical systems are maintained and in working order to ensure maximum plant availability.  

What will I be doing? 

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, typical duties will include:

• Leading and managing a team of electrical technicians to ensure the plant is maintained to the highest standard to ensure maximum plant availability
• Holding the position of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) working on both LV and HV electrical systems
• Scheduling, planning and optimising all electrical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Supervising and directing contractors.
• Working closely with the operations department to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified
• Assisting in the setting up and development of the sites Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies. 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally a recognised qualification in electrical engineering at HND/HNC/ONC level or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge and experience with a range of electrical plant including HV switchgear, transformers, motors, generators and variable speed drives etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as power generation, steel, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, refining etc.
• Experience in leading a team of technicians in daily maintenance practices and procedures 

What’s in it for me?  Successful candidates will receive:

• A highly competitive salary
• A performance related bonus paid quarterly
• Company pension
• A chance to join the growing EFW industry

 

How do I apply? 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or dial 02392 288 284 and ask to speak to Kyle Shinn who can tell you more. INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Global Power Generator, with assets in the UK and Australasia, to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their Gas Fired Power Station based in the Southeast of England, capable of producing around 732MW of power. The Mechanical Technician role comes with a highly competitive salary, bonus and excellent benefits package. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  

• Fault finding, inspecting and maintaining mechanical assets across the power station including pumps, compressors, valves, turbines, pipework etc.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the sites CMMS for maintenance management, safety systems, investigation and performance tools, document control and procedure revision systems.
• Supervising and directing contractors.
• Assisting with day-day planning, outage planning, co-ordination and management of contract support organisations.
• Carry out project work and activities as directed.
• Ensuring HSE compliance at all times.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant engineering or technical qualification at level 3 as a minimum (City & Guilds / NVQ)
• Ideally a ONC / HNC / HND in a Mechanical engineering field
• IOSH or NEBOSH or similar in Health & Safety

Personal skills The role would suit someone who has:  

• At least five years operations experience in the power generation or waste/recycling industry. This can include CCGT, coal, CHP, energy from waste or biomass.
• Significant knowledge of mechanical maintenance gained in the power generation sector – ideally CCGT. Experience in other heavy industry will be considered e.g. chemical, pharmaceutical, steel works, paper mill etc
• Familiar with regulatory compliance such as LOLER, PUWER & PSSR
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to use a CMMS
• Excellent team work and communication skills
• Proactive attitude towards health & safety

Salary and benefits of the role  

• A highly competitive salary
• A performance related bonus
• Excellent Pension Package
• Medical Cover
• Further benefits available

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  Astute are working on behalf of our client who are one of the country’s leaders in the Environmental, Waste and Energy Recovery industries to recruit a Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager. As the Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of all mechanical projects (including outages) and overseeing the mechanical engineering strategy for a fleet of Energy from Waste Power Stations. 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: As the Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Engineering Support for all EFW assets relating to all mechanical plant issues.
• Management & delivery of mechanical projects, outages and plant upgrades.
• Ensuring compliance with Safe Systems of Work as defined by the Safety Rules for all work.
• Support the development of each assets CMMS to meet engineering standards and best practice.
• Development and ongoing review of fleet wide Engineering standards.
• Provide oversight on Health & Safety issues relating to Mechanical Assets and provide support to the Authorising Engineer.
• Management & ownership of the GENSIP Mechanical standards and act as company representative.
• Lead plant performance and improvement projects focusing on mechanical assets.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally a degree in a related Engineering field such as Mechanical Engineering
• Holder of NEBOSH or at least IOSH in Health & Safety (or similar).

      Personal skills The Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager would suit someone with:

• Extensive knowledge of legislation relating to mechanical assets including LOLER, PUWER & PSSR as well as Safe Systems of Work, Safety Rules & Permit to Work Systems.
• At least three years supervisory experience in a relevant Engineering / Fleet / Asset position
• Experience with mass burn Energy from Waste; other forms of Power Generation will be considered
• Experience managing projects & outages.

      Salary and benefits of the Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager role

• Industry competitive salary
• Home based role with travel
• Car Allowance
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity
• Further full company benefits

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Astute's Power team are partnering with an Energy from Waste Plant which is a sustainable alternative to landfill, using household, commercial and non-hazardous industrial residual waste, left after recycling and composting efforts, as a fuel to generate clean electricity.   The Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role comes with a highly competitive salary, pension and bonus   If you’re a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties    Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for:   · Supporting the Maintenance Manager with plant mobilisation / start up activities including writing policies & procedures, commissioning and training. · Providing engineering and technical support to the site maintenance technicians · Assisting with the development of longer-term maintenance strategies focusing on statutory regulations, plant improvement projects, outage planning, asset integrity, sustainability and obsolescence. · Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner including shutdowns / outages. · Management of inspections, condition monitoring and reliability works, performance testing and ensuring all documentation / reports are up to date, this includes a variety of approaches including International Standards for Asset Management, RCM and TPM. · Assisting with the management of the maintenance budget, liaising with other discipline Engineers to ensure costs are controlled. · Supervising and directing contractors and third party LTSA agreements. · Working closely with the operations department to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified. · Assisting in the management and development of the sites Computerized Maintenance Management System. · Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.       Professional qualifications     We are looking for someone with the following:   

• Minimum HNC / ONC in a Mechanical Engineering field.
• Holder of an IOSH / NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification
• Qualifications below this level will still be considered if candidates can demonstrate extensive experience (with NVQ / NVQ / Apprenticeship). 

    Personal skills     The Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role would suit someone who has:   

• Knowledge of mechanical process plant maintenance gained in a heavy process industry, ideally an Energy from Waste plant. Other industries such as traditional Power Generation (CCGT / Coal) chemical, refining, steel will also be considered.
• Knowledge of pressure systems safety regulations (PSSR), LOLER, PUWER etc
• Familiar with Steam Boilers, Rotating Plant, Conveyors, Cranes, Pumps, Valves, Fans etc.
• At least three years in a supervisory position, leading and directing teams to increase plant availability 

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role    

• A competitive salary
• Overtime
• A contributory pension
• Bonus
• Opportunity to work on a brand new, state of the art Energy from Waste Power Station

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.

Electrical Field Service Engineer - Industrial Engineering

Essex & the South East Competitive salary + overtime + van + laptop + phone

 

Introduction…

We are recruiting for an Electrical Field Service Engineer to join a company who provide maintenance solutions and technical support to large process plants including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Petrochemical and Aggregate Production Facilities. The role involves travelling to various sites in the Essex and East London area and providing technical support on the maintenance and overhaul of equipment

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, repair and overhaul on a variety equipment such as; Motors, Control Panels, Actuators, Transformers, Conveyors and Generators, etc
• Ensuring the maintenance reports and logs are kept up to date
• Ensuring maintenance activities are carried out within defined budgets
• Diagnosing and fault finding of electrical problems
• Ensuring compliance to all health & safety & legal requirements
• Representing the company in a professional manner
• Working as part of a call out rota

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• City & Guilds/ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
• CompEx trained would be highly desirable
• Servicing and Maintenance experience within similar heavy process industries such as Power Generation, Steel, Cement Works, Paper Mill etc.
• Experience and knowledge of HV systems would be beneficial

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive Salary
• Overtime
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 286 and ask to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. INDPOW