Greg Storey

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

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Site QA/QC Mechanical Engineer on a 12 months contract basis for their Open Cycle Gas Turbine projects based in Immingham. The Site QA/QC Mechanical Engineer will come with a day rate from £380.00 to £400.00.                     Key skills and responsibilities:

• Maintain standards of safety and comply with Project’s Health, Safety and Environment Management System requirements.
• Reports to Site Quality manager, liaise with construction team for quality issues.
• Responsible for the execution (and improvement) of the Project Quality Plan in compliance with the requirements of the project, through the implementation of project’s specifications, procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and method statements (MSs).
• Issues relevant Request for Inspection (RFI) to the Client and maintains a relevant register file for the progress of inspections.
• Verifies that inspections are performed to the extent defined within the ITPs, by the appropriate staff, with the calibrated equipment, as required. - Checks all required inspection points and reports as specified within the ITPs and monitors records within Schedules.
• Issues the relevant Quality Records and, when necessary, informs the Quality Control Supervisor for non-conformities.
• • Inspect materials/ equipment during receipt, verify compliance with the requirements.
• Monitor preservation of equipment during storage/handling and after installation
• Checks Instrument / Machinery calibration certificates.
• Controls equipment installation, alignment and levelling.
• Inspect welding activities (before/during and after welding). Verify NDT inspections.
• Verify installation according to P&ID and erection drawings.
• Prepare hydrotest packs prior hydrotesting.
• Performs functional checks and mechanical completion checks (including hydrostatic tests)
• Verify installation of rotating equipment (pumps etc) acc. to the requirements
• Verify erection and welding activities of tanks/vessels according to the requirements.
• Formal engineering training and technical / NDE qualifications.
• Previous experience of 5 to 7 years on mechanical & NDE inspection activities in Power Plants or O&G.
• Working knowledge of construction standards, codes of practice, regulations / legislation (PED, PE(R)S) in general and in particular of ASME BPVC codes and BS-EN welding/NDT/piping standards.
• Experienced with rotating equipment inspections.
• Hazardous Area installation and equipment ATEX inspection experience.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Familiar with MS Office Package (excel, outlook etc)
• University Degree education level and/or Certified Welding Inspector (CSWIP, or PCN BINDT, or ISO 9712 level 2 or 3) preferable.

  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site QA/QC Mechanical Engineer role:  

• Immingham
• £380.00 to £420.00 (Outside IR35)
• Start date – October 2024

     

Site Manager / Project Manager Duration - 24 months  Locations - Aberdare (South Wales), Eye (Suffolk), and Stewartby (Bedfordshire) Rate - £450 - £500 per day  Immediate start The Role We are recruiting 3x Project Site Managers for 3 new build OCGT based in Southern Wales, Suffolk, and Bedfordshire.  The Project Site Managers 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.  Role Responsibilities: 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 

Qualifications and Skills:

• SMSTS (Site Management certification)
• Engineering degree in one many disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil etc.
• CSCS
• Experience working within the Power Industry including energy from waste, CCGT, OCGT and also Oil & Gas projects.

If this is of interest, please email your CV to [email protected] or [email protected] - alternatively call on 02392 222 966.

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Telehandler on a 12 month contract basis for its Waste to Energy facility based in the Ellesmere Port area.

 

The Telehandler role comes with an hourly rate of £17.87 per hour.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Operate a telehandler to lift, move and position materials across the site.
• Safely load and unload materials from trucks.
• Transport materials to designated areas within the construction site.
• Provide general facilities and maintenance assistance on site.
• Report to the Construction Manager on site for the EPC Contractor
• Moving equipment such as Pipes, and cables to be installed on the plant.
• Valid CPCS card.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Banksman/Traffic Marshall qualification.
• Hardworking and flexible attitude.
• Competent to work alone safely and diligently, and also as well within a busy team.
• As a member of the Facilities Team, help with all the following responsibilities:

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Telehandler position:

 

• Ellesmere Port
• £17.87 per hour (Flat rate for 7 days)
• Start date - April 2024

 

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 a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit one Electrical Commissioning Engineer on an 6 month contract basis on the Stewartby, Bedfordshire site. 

 

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer role comes with a day rate of £450.00 to £500.00 per day. 

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Leading and executing electrical commissioning activities for a gas power project in UK, until successful handover to the customer. The scope of activities will be: Experienced with NG TP106 Process Framework thereby ensuring commissioning is conducted with a level of governance and associated audit trail.
• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
• Managing and leading the team of LV/MV/HV electrical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
• Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer and the Commissioning Manager on each specific site.
• At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
• BEng /HND in Electrical engineering
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ideal project experience working within CCGT, OCGT, Energy from Waste, or Nuclear energy.

 

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Commissioning Engineer roles:   

• Stewartby (Bedfordshire)
• £450.00 to £500.00 per day - Outside IR35
• October 

 

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer on a 12 months contract basis for its Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire.

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer role comes with a day rate of £500.00 to £550.00 per day. 

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Leading and executing electrical commissioning activities the Waste to Energy facility.
• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
• Managing and leading the team of LV/MV electrical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
• Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
• Manage the documentation submission for project close-out.
• Report to the Commissioning Manager and the Head of Commissioning on a weekly basis.
• Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
• Deputize Commissioning Manager in their absence.
• At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
• BEng /HND in Electrical engineering (desirable)
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Waste to Energy background is essential for this position.
• Excellent communication skills

 

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer role 

 

• Chester, Cheshire
• £500.00 to £550.00 per day - Outside IR35
• November 2024

 

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Commissioning Manager on a 8 months contract for its Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant based in Bedfordshire.

 

The Commissioning Manager role comes with a day rate of £600.00. 

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

 

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Set up the pre-commissioning documentation in line with milestones for the commissioning.
• 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 / Lead with any site progression etc.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.
• Commissioning experience gained within CCGT, OCGT, or Energy from Waste. 
• Qualification in discipline i.e., electrical, mechanical or Process (chemical) engineering.
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels.

 

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Manager role:

 

• Bedfordshire
• £550.00 to £600.00 (Outside IR35)
• Start date - July 2024
• 8 months contract

 

 

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Multi Skilled Operative on a 4 months contract basis for their OCGT plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.

 

The Multi Skilled Operative position come with an hourly rate from £13.00 to £16.00 per hour. The role is a CIS position.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Support the tradespeople on site by moving goods, cleaning machinery, and coordinating the works on site.
• Collecting items from the warehouse, plus preparing and completing warehouse orders for delivery or pickup.
• Prepare the construction site for scaffolding and temporary works if and when required.
• Be on hand to assist to warehouse team when required for specific operative works.
• Must hold a valid CSCS card
• Banksman, Telehandler, or forklift qualification/license.
• Have experience working within the Power Industry as a General Operative.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Multi Skilled Operative roles:

 

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £13.00 to £16.00 per hour (Inside IR35)
• Start date - October 2024