Greg Storey

Electrical Package Manager Day rate - £420.00 to £460.00 (Outside IR35) Start date - August 2023 Duration - 9 months Location - Aberdare . The Role We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Package Manager to join the Principal Contractor on a new a build Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The Electrical Package will oversee the full electrical installations, whilst monitoring the Electrical Sub-contractors day to day activities. Roles & Responsibilities As a Electrical Package Manager, you will be responsible for:

• You will be responsible for overseeing the full Electrical installations.
• Installation of HV supply packages
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
• Have had experience working with 11kv power supply's
• Document day-to-day activity for the Electrical Install.
• Ensuring that all Health & Safety processes and procedures are followed.

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

• 11kV Experience is essential
• Ideally have OCGT or CCGT project experience, however, other project experience such as Energy from Waste is a desirable.
• Ability to organise and manage time effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with other teams within the company
• Ability to show good leadership

If you are interested in this position then please contact James Barker on [email protected] or on 02392 222 960

Project Site Manager Start date - February 2023 Day Rate - £600.00 to £650.00 Duration - 24 months Location - Ayrshire The Role We are currently recruiting for a Project Site Manager to over the build of a 200MW Wind Farm based in Ayrshire. The Project Site Manager will be leading the end Client team for this project, overseeing all site activities from cradle to grave. Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the full project teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Has overall responsibility for ensuring Company HSEQ Management Systems are maintained, reviewed and implemented on site and that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable.
• Manages the every day Construction of the project.
• Contributes experience of putting into effect standardised methods in order to identify complex problems
• Develops guidelines and requirements
• Ensures that project is built on time and within budget.
• Collaborates within site and project team organisation and specialist departments
• Documents and traces non-conformities, deviations and claims
• Schedules final erection inspections
• Provides overall assurance that actions arising from HSEQ inspections and audits are completed, closed and effective
• Co-operates and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and departments
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Establishes lessons learned for current and future projects
• Acts as point of contact for contractor's management
• Establishes and monitors key milestones
• Work closely with the EPC team on site.
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree or HNC/HND in building engineering, civil engineering or construction related subject or alternatively experience working in the Wind Sector / construction industry.
• Vast experience with overseeing the build and delivery of large-scale Wind Farms in the UK.
• Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) (desirable)
• Several years‘ experience 
• Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts and contract management
• Experienced as a leader in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
• Must have Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity then please contact Greg Storey on [email protected] or on 02392 222 966

Site Manager 

Duration - 24 months Location - Eye, Suffolk Day Rate - £430.00 - £440.00 per day Start date - April 2023. The Role We are recruiting a Site Manager for a new build OCGT based in Eye, Suffolk. The Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing all construction actives including design for the Principal Contractor. The Site Manage will require an extensive understanding of Power Station construction, Commercial Management, Planning and Health & Safety.  Reporting to the Technical Director the Site Manager will be responsible for: - All construction actives under CDM regulation (2015) - Design coordination - Commercial responsibilities associated with construction  - Stakeholder management of client, internal and subcontractor - HSE responsibility - Commissioning and handover  Experience of Power Station construction is essential, but specifically CCGT or OCGT wold be advantageous. A degree in an Engineering discipline would be ideal and the successful candidate must have evidential experience of working under CDM regulations.   If you are interested in this position then please contact Greg Storey on [email protected] or on 02392 222 966.

Lead Plant Operator Start date - March 2024 Day rate - £350.00 to £400.00 Duration - 8 months Locations - Aberdare (South Wales), Stewartby (Bedfordshire), Eye (Suffolk) About The Role We are in partnership with a leading EPC Contractor within the Power Industry. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Plant Operator to join their teams across 3 new build Open Cycle Gas Turbine plants based in Aberdare, Bedfordshire, Suffolk. We are looking for the Lead Plant Operator to be part of the commissioning team for a new gas power project in the UK, until successful handover to the customer. Operating the plant under its commissioning phase and leading and supervising the Plant Operators team. The scope of activities will be: Role responsibilities:

• Thorough understanding of plant mechanical and electrical systems and components and hands-on operation through DCS/PLC and any other applicable HMI and/or control system
• Aligns plant equipment; makes necessary adjustments to plant systems/equipment as directed by the Commissioning Manager or the Lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. Operates various manual valves and/or circuit breakers throughout the plant site.
• Managing and leading the team of plant operators, preparing their working schedule and shifts. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on plant operation issues and objectives.
• Assists others in performance testing of equipment/systems and on-the-job training of other Operators.
• Troubleshoots plant equipment to resolve operational problem.
• Plan and organize plant preservation and preventive maintenance, while keeping the appropriate records
• Monitors and records data available using various instruments, recording charts/graphs and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.
• Follows safety/environmental rules and regulations. Implements project safe work practices and immediately identifies hazards and recommends and/or implements repairs.
• Understands and executes the equipment clearance (LOTO) procedure, as well as Job Safety Analysis/Work Authorization/Confined Space/Hot Work Permits.
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel and operators.
• Report to the Lead Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, the Commissioning Manager, and the Head of Commissioning where necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 7 years working experience in operation of large power stations with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
• BENG/HND in Mechanical/Process/Electrical engineering is preferred.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Fluent spoken and written English

Locations, remuneration and timeframe of the Lead Plant Operator positions:

• Aberdare (South Wales), Stewartby (Bedfordshire), Eye (Suffolk)
• £350.00 to £400.00 per day
• March 2024 start dates

How to Apply? If you are interested in this contract position then please send your CV/resume to [email protected] or on 02392 222 966

Commissioning Shift Operator Locations - Leicestershire Duration - 3 months Immediate start Day rate - £450.00 to £500.00 The Role We are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Shift Operator to join a fast paced commissioning team on the Waste to Energy facility based in Berkshire. Our client have several live projects within the energy sector in the UK and overseas, so there may be an opportunity to work across more projects with them. Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads this for the project.
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under his control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Prepares and issues Permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift, Mechanical, Process and Electrical (HV and LV preferable SAP authorization)
• Ensures that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
• Independently operates, monitors and maintains systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
• Responsible to update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
• Optimizes processes in collaboration with our clients Commissioning Team.
• Supervises both the client shift personnel and the work performed by suppliers during operation
• Executes hands on training with the client personnel
• Liaises and coordinates with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
• Participates in regular control tours throughout the plant according to our clients site tour protocol
• Reports any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keeps the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site related activities

Skills and job specifics:

• Mechanical/Electrical Occupation, Technician.
• Experienced as a leader in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
• Must have Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent
• BOP experience
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
• Experience Operating and leading a shift team on large thermal power plants
• DCS system knowledge
• Experience working for the EPC across Power projects is desirable.
• Capability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical and instrumentation drawings.

If you are interested in hearing more about these opportunities then please contact Greg Storey on [email protected] or on 02392 222 966

Completions Manager Start date - February 2024 Day rate - £500.00 to £550.00 (Outside IR35) Duration - 12 months Location - Chester About the role  Astute's Power Division are partnering with a leading EPC Contractor in the UK Power Industry. We are currently recruiting for a Completions Manager to join their team on the new build Waste to Energy facility based in Chester for initially 12 months. Key responsibilities for the Completions Manager positions:

• Focus on developing and updating commissioning and start-up planning deliverables for company.
• Manage, prepare, execute and/or monitor preparation, planning, and execution of systems completion activities by site teams and contractors.
• Manage the development of systems completion plans including but not limited to process system boundaries, sequence and priorities, P&IDS markups, procedures, schedules, plans, check sheets, fishbone diagrams, skylines, work packs, TCPS, etc.
• Steward to project management teams data verification of systems completion database to ensure all required components and necessary check sheets are included.
• Enforce management of change to maintain the database in line with approved design changes.
• Verify that commissioning activities are thoroughly planned and adequately staffed in order to support safe execution of all completions and common projects in the U.S.
• Develop and steward regular updating of project commissioning and start-up fishbones, skylines, and schedules.
• Manage with project teams the validation of planning deliverables with discipline specialists and site commissioning manager.
• Support site commissioning managers in:
• Development of project teams KPI’s with regards to systems completion.
• Development of regular systems completion reports during planning and execution phases.
• Provision of system completion data to the project team.
• Track completion of systems completion deliverables.
• Monitor project sites overall site construction and commissioning priorities by system to ensure project teams meet mechanical completion and commissioning target dates.
• Develop and maintain Project Skyline and Milestone Reporting.
• Monitor Project site teams Test Pack completion metrics and identify/analyze areas for improvement in efficiency.
• Ensure Report Turnover progress from site Commissioning Manager and Start-up Manager.
• Set up, manage, and report turnover metrics such as check-sheet progress, plan, actual and outstanding punch list items, etc.
• Ensure project teams are monitoring preservation performance and maintenance activities by subsystem to ensure client project requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain a planning tool for Company’s Project Teams daily witnessing activities and ensure assignment of Company’s project personnel to each activity.
• Oversee, review, and approve all development of detailed start-up schedules and ensure project teams update throughout the start-up phases at a daily activity level.
• Support start-up site management teams development of daily reports including activities, completed, planned, as well as metrics on operations such as consumables and capacity levels.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelors's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience  with Mechanical, rotating Machinery, Electrical Telecoms, and instrumentation.
• Database set-up project experience.
• CSCS card 

Location, remuneration, and timeframe of the Completions Managers role:

• Chester
• £500.00 to £550.00 per day (OUTSIDE IR35)
• February 2024 start date for 12 months

How to apply? If you are interested in the Completions Manager position in Chester, then please send your up to date CV to [email protected] or contact Callum Summers on 02392 222 965

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Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

4 months Contract

Location - Isle of Wight

Day Rate - £500 - £550 per day

Start date - September 2023

The Role We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join the end Client on the new build Waste to Energy facility based on the Isle of Wight. Our Client is a leading engineering and operations specialist in the renewable energy field, who are constantly growing in the UK market as a leading Client.

As Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, you will bring demonstrable commissioning experience and practical skills to the commissioning team. Working closely with the Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing and documenting of commissioning and handover activities on the project and programme of works in a safe manner, fully in accordance with company processes, systems, procedures and specifications. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that mechanical commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Providing appropriate support throughout the commissioning phase of the project
• Updating of commissioning documentation including site reports and assisting with O&M manuals
• Carrying out and recording of all commissioning tests
• Liaising with onsite subcontractors where necessary
• Reporting to the Commissioning Manager and updating relevant personnel on site progress 
• Adhered to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.

Skills & Requirements:

• Commissioning experience gained within Energy from Waste, Biomass, and Gasification projects. 
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels
• Ability to work well independently and as well as part of a team

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Greg on 02392 222 966 or contact me at [email protected]

Senior Authorised Person Locations - Aberdare, Eye, Bedfordshire Day rate - £400.00 to £450.00 Start date - December 2023 Duration - 10 months The Role We are currently recruiting for 3 Senior Authorised Persons to join a leading EPC contractor across 3 OCGT projects based across the UK The 3 projects are based in Eye (Suffolk), Stewartby (Bedfordshire), and Aberdare (South Wales). Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe working practices are in place, reporting incidents, undertaking risk assessments and audits, promoting a positive Health and Safety culture.
• Daily communication with the Head of SAP's to update them on project progression etc.
• Producing and reviewing switching schedules.
• Provide isolations and safety documentation for 3 Open Cycle Gas Turbine projects with 400kv output.
• Working under client High Voltage safety rules (Model Distribution Safety Rules)
• Assisting in the testing and commissioning of HV/LV systems.
• Conduct and review point of work risk assessments

Skills and Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules with the Power Industry.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Current Senior Authorised Person authorisation to 400KV or above.

How to Apply? If you are interested in this Contract role then please get in touch with me on 02392 222 966 or at [email protected]

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit an Authorised Person / LOTO Officer on a contract basis for its Waste to Energy facility based in Cheshire.

The Authorised Person / LOTO Officer role comes with a day rate of £350.00 to £400.00 per day for 12 months.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Thorough understanding of plant mechanical and electrical systems along with in-depth understanding and interpretation of P&IDs, electrical one line/multiline and other pertinent drawings
• Follows safety/environmental rules and regulations. Implements project safe work practices and immediately identifies hazards and recommends and/or implements repairs.
• Understands and executes the equipment clearance (LOTO) procedure, as well as Job Safety Analysis/Work Authorization/Confined Space/Hot Work Permits.
• Receive, verify, and approve LOTO permits, as directed by the project PTW system.
• Ensures all protective measures identified on the permit are implemented prior to authorized start of the work.
• Issue tags and locks for personnel
• Maintain control of locks and permits (open and closed) with log and report daily.
• Ensures locks and tags are placed and removed from designated equipment and systems.
• Ensure the equipment or system is in safe configuration after work is completed.
• Report to the Lead Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, the Commissioning Manager, and the Head of Commissioning where necessary
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• At least 2-5 years working experience in EHS and lock-out/tag-out processes of large power stations with demonstrable experience in a role of similar relevance.
• HND/HNC in Mechanical/Process/Electrical engineering is preferred.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills

 

 

 

Locations, remuneration and timeframe of the Authorised Person /LOTO Officer role:  

• Chester, Cheshire
• £350.00 to £400.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• April 2024 start date