Dan Grosvenor

Stores worker – Power Generation Marchwood     Introduction Astute are currently seeking a qualified Stores Operator / Technician with a valid forklift licence to assist with an outage on a power station in Marchwood, Southampton. This role is predominantly working 4 on 4 off 12 hour nights but there is a period of 8 hour days at the start and end of the project.                   Roles & Responsibilities You will be responsible for: 

• Move inventory and materials across facilities
• Sort, organize and store inventory in the proper location
• Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors
• Stack and organise large bulk items
• Accept deliveries and unload from trucks using forklift
• Wear safety gear and PPE at all times
• Ensure workspace is free of debris and remove safety hazards from site
• Work as an active team member to complete team goals

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Counterbalance Forklift licence
• Computer Literate
• CSCS Card

    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the Head of Engineering & Maintenance vacancy as follows:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Shift work
• Bonus on completion

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 288 286 to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more.     INDPOW

 

Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England. The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution. 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 Manager, typical duties will include:

• Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility.
• Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects.
• Manage, monitor & evaluate third party sub-contractors engaged on site.
• Support the wider Engineering team with the planning and completion of outages across three waste processing lines and also steam turbine & generator.
• Coordinate & manage all statutory inspections for lifting & pressure systems covering steam boilers, common systems & auxiliary equipment.
• Provide technical support on plant issues.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualified to a minimum ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
• Project Management / APMP / Prince 2 qualification
• IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety or similar

    Personal skills The Project Engineer would suit someone who has:

• Experience working with high pressure steam systems from a similar environment such as Power Station, Refinery, COMAH, Utilities plant etc
• Familiar with statutory inspections or pressure systems and associated equipment in addition to NDT
• Proven record with project management including CDM regulations
• Budgetary experience

    Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

• Competitive salary up to £57,000
• Car / Car Allowance at £6,900 per year
• Bonus opportunity
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity to work on large Energy from Waste power station

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Astute’s power team are looking for a Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Craftsperson 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. We are currently recruiting an Enhanced Technician / Senior Operator / Assistant Shift Team Leader /SAP to join the operations department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. The Enhanced Technician will need an adaptable approach and will be responsible for supervising the shift teams ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant. The Enhanced Technician will be required, on occasions, to step up to the full Shift Manager role to cover for periods of sickness and holidays. 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 Enhanced Technician, you will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day support of the Shift Team, including supervision of Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of turbines, boilers, pumps and water treatment plant.
• Acting as the site Senior Authorised Person complying with the sites safe systems of work.
• 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.
• Carrying out return to work discussions with team members returning from periods of absence.
• 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 a C&G / NVQ / ONC / HNC in an engineering discipline
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Ideally qualified as a Senior Authorised Person / SAP working with High Voltage electrical equipment

    Personal skills The Enhanced Technician would suit someone with:

• At least 5 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
• Experience with Electrical Safety at Work such as HV Switching, Earthing & Isolations

    Salary and benefits of the Enhanced Technician role

• Industry competitive salary
• 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 a global media management and distribution company with offices and facilities located around the globe. This role is based at their transmitting station in Shropshire. We are looking for a Broadcast Engineer to join the team as a Satellite System Specialist. In this newly created role you’ll be providing service management and support to the existing systems on site as well as installations across the UK. There is also a requirement for support on the international sites as well! If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!     Responsibilities and duties: As the Satellite System Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the Broadcast Engineers, RF Engineers & Technicians to coordinate maintenance, servicing and support needs on the sites equipment.
• Plan and prioritises engineering tasks to meet clients needs to deliver high availability transmission services.
• To maintain and operate satellite & ground system equipment.
• Carry out tender & evaluations for new satellite installations & system upgrades, including identification of specialist contracting services.
• Providing key reporting data including service availability statistics as part of monthly customer reports.
• Carry out system performance analysis across the main site and additional sites.
• Provide engineering support including outage reports, improvement plants, new service solutions, budget management and contractor management.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally a BSC in Engineering or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant trade body

    Personal skills The Satellite System Specialist would suit someone with:

• Extensive experience with cloud-based software and IP based transmissions system
• Experience of terrestrial radio transmission
• Knowledge of IP Networking, SNMP & remote monitoring / control systems.
• Worked with RF transmission systems including TWTA’s, SSPA’s waveguide & feed systems.
• Detailed knowledge of DVB Coding & modulation systems.

    Salary and benefits of the Satellite System Specialist role

• Competitive salary (please ask upon application)
• Overtime
• Health Cash Plan
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Pension
• Full company benefits

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