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:
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Leading and executing electrical commissioning activities the Waste to Energy facility.
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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.
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Carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
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Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
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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.
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Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
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Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
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Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
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Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
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Manage the documentation submission for project close-out.
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Report to the Commissioning Manager and the Head of Commissioning on a weekly basis.
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Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
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Deputize Commissioning Manager in their absence.
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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.
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BEng /HND in Electrical engineering (desirable)
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Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
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Waste to Energy background is essential for this position.
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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
