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

 

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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  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team on this brand new facility. As the C&I Technician you’ll be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance across a variety of critical plant. 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 Control & Instrument Technician you will be responsible for:

• Fault finding, installing, maintaining and testing all control equipment as directed by the C&I Engineer
• Calibrations and loop checking of instruments
• 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
• Assist in outage planning and coordination
• Recommending plant spares to the C&I Engineer
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised qualification in electrical / electronic 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 Control & Instrumentation / Automation Apprenticeship

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

• At least years maintenance experience with a range of equipment including DCS & PLC systems, Instrumentation (maintenance and calibration) which includes; Flow, Level, Pressure etc
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring equipment) and Environmental Permits
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc.
• Experience in leading a team of technicians in daily maintenance practices and procedures
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential

      Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrument Technician role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

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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.

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 are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. As Shift Team Leader you’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the shift team and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Energy from Waste plant. His role I paying up to £74,635 per year plus bonus & benefits. If you’re a Shift Team Leader and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

• Day to da y management of the Operations Team and the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• ?????????????????????Deputising as Operations Manager to ensure critical decisions are made in a safe and professional manner
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
• Managing the sites safety systems including the permit to work system and acting as an Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching and carrying out isolations (preferably with experience up to 33kv)
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work
• Providing effective training and monitoring of shift staff to ensure personnel are competent to undertake their duties, this includes reviews and personal l Development Plans
• Working on outage planning (and assisting during outages), plant improvement projects and plant optimisation projects
• Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as an ONC/HNC/HNC/Degree in an engineering discipline
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• Senior Authorised Persons Status or experience with High Voltage equipment would be advantageous

Personal skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

• At least 5 years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station with Supervisory experience. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear.
• Senior Royal Navy Marine Engineers with significant watch-keeping experience will also be considered (Petty Officers/Chief Petty Officers/Warrant Officers)
• Proven leadership skills
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

  Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• ???????Industry competitive salary up to £74,635 per year
• ??????? Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• ???????Further full company benefits

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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

Astute’s power team are looking for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician to a large Energy from Waste plant located in Kent, South East England. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill.   As an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician you’ll be responsible for all reactive & preventative maintenance across a variety of critical equipment including DCS/SCADA Systems, PLC’s, drives, motors, switchgear etc. This is a permanent position which is offering a competitive starting salary, plus bonus, overtime, call out payments & benefits package. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role: Reporting to the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Pre-planned and reactive maintenance duties on all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station
• Fault finding/maintaining electrical systems; motors, drives, single phase & three phase equipment, switchgear, high/low voltage plant etc and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow) and control systems
• Calibrating instrumentation
• Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work
• Supervising 3rd party contractors
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• 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:

• Ideally qualified in a recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry
• A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline

Personal skills The Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone who has:

• At least 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience with motors, switchgear, instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperate etc) and control systems (SCADA, DCS and PLC)
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.
• Experience with High-Voltage equipment such as transformers / switchgear will be advantageous.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role

• Excellent salary available
• Overtime opportunities
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension
• Opportunity to work on a large Energy from Waste power station
• Further benefits available

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