Astute People

Chloride UK 

Role Description 

 

In this role you will be primarily responsible for start-ups, maintenance, and emergency repairs for UPS, battery, power distribution, and site monitoring equipment. Your secondary responsibility will be to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, salesmen, distributors, and others within the area, while maintaining active and open dialogue with the service direction team. 

 

Responsibilities 

 

• Customer Focused Delivery 

 

Respond appropriately, in a timely manner and professionally to all service calls while on duty. You will leverage your expert knowledge of UPS, Batteries, Power Distribution and Site Monitoring equipment to deliver excellent customer experience and service. You will have the opportunity to attend customer meeting when necessary as well as provide technical recommendations to clients and colleagues where appropriate. 

 

 

• Regulatory, Process and Health & Safety Excellence 

 

You will be an expert in current Health and Safety legislation to ensure that our clients, but more importantly you are safe while attending calls. Ensure that all ISO 9001:2000 agreed processes are followed. Timesheets and customer task. 

 

 

• A Member of the Team 

 

At Chloride you won’t just be a member of the UPS customer engineer team but a member of the Chloride team – we work together to reach and exceed our client’s expectations. You’ll deliver towards this with your technical expertise – support UPS customer team members with best practice or innovative solutions. Being part of the team also means sharing important information about potential Sales and Service leads to our product and service teams respectively. 

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Desired Skills and Experience 

 

• HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent. 

• Experience of working in a technical service or test environment of Electrical/Electronic equipment essential UPS preferred or associated industries ie Power Electronics. 

• Experience working on industrial sites (Power Stations, Oil & Gas locations) would be an advantage 

• Computer Literate (All office associated programs such as, word, excel, outlook). 

• Previous field service experience essential. 

• Excellent customer service skills. 

• Strong communication skills. 

• Self-starter, ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively with an ability to work under pressure. 

• Clean, Valid driving license. 

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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]

Director of Operations

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence? Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organisation? Due to our business growth, we are seeking a talented and experienced Director of Operations to join our Senior Leadership team at Turnbull. As the Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading and controlling our operational services, ensuring the delivery of contractual requirements while identifying and developing new opportunities.

 

Location: Nailsea and Hinkley Point C (with some travel)

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 plus Car Allowance

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

 

My Responsibilities…

 

As Director of Operations, you will play a key role in spearheading operational services at Turnbull. You will have the responsibility to lead and control operational services for Turnbull, identifying and developing opportunities alongside the running of day-to-day delivery of contractual requirements. Our operational services consist of ‘operate and maintain’ which include but are not limited to operating utilities (water, waste, comms and power) along with developing tailored programmes of preventative and reactive maintenance to address evolving needs.

 

You will report to the Managing Director, working collaboratively with the Director of Projects and Commercial director, leading a team of Operations Managers. The main part of your job will be:

• Strategically developing and financially leading £20–£25 million per annum and its growing turnover.
• Crafting and implementing a robust strategic business plan for our operate and maintain business, aligning it with growth and profit targets.
• Cultivating partnerships and fostering strong commercial relationships, whilst effectively managing key stakeholders to enhance our brand and drive future growth.
• Overseeing all commercial activities with support from the Commercial Director, with the aim of optimising the long-term financial strategy.
• Ensure financial performance targets are met, review planning and systems, and implement value-added strategies.
• Leading and managing the operational teams to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver exceptional results.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to increase efficiency and streamline processes across the organisation.
• Maintain compliance with environmental permits, keeping serious pollution incidents at zero within budgetary controls and set KPIs whilst fostering a safe and welcoming environment for our teams to thrive and develop.
• Acting as a trusted deputy for the Managing Director, assuming day-to-day responsibilities and making sound decisions in their absence.

 

What are the requirements?

 

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a similar operational role.
• A degree or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications.
• Extensive experience in managing and delivering multiple operational projects.
• Strong background in the utilities industry, preferably with high-profile national projects.
• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions and manage time efficiently.
• Strong performance and motivational skills with the ability to inspire and lead teams.
• Experience in the commercial sector.

 

Benefits for you

 

We offer the following financial and non-financial benefits to support your financial, health and wellbeing:

• Car allowance
• Pension scheme offering up to 20% combined contribution
• Performance related bonus
• Private healthcare cover for you and your partner
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 over five years
• Opportunity to buy up to two weeks additional holiday
• Life assurance of up to four times your salary
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

 

Turnbull Infrastructure and Utilities Ltd – What we’re all about

 

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

 

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

 

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, who have won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

 

The services we provide through to our clients include but are not limited too.

 

• Project Management
• Design and Build Services
• Consent Management and Delivery
• Contract Management
• Delivery of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services

 

Expertise in:

 

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems
• Sewage systems and pumping stations
• Biological waste treatment plants
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre)
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations
• Surface and ground water drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks
• Management of environmental discharge permit and scientific services
• Earth works and ground remediation services

Astute’s Waste team is partnering with an industry leader in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK to recruit a Service Engineer for its UK operations. The Service Engineer position is vital for the continued operation and service provided to clients & customers, and comes with a competitive salary, opportunity to grow your salary through commissioned sales, full equipment (inc PPE), van + fuel card, and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off! If you’re an Engineer working in the waste water sector and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers excellence for all customers, then submit your CV to apply today. This role will involve a 1 in 6 callout rota.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis and laboratory water treatment products.
• Installation, removal and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
• Understand the water treatment process, product and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
• Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
• Assisting clients with technical faults.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

    Professional qualifications  

• We are looking for someone with the following:
• Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license

    Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

    Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role  

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + Fuel card
• Laptop, mobile and PPE
• Overtime available
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Dunbar, East Lothian.     The Shift Operations Technician role comes with starting salary of £47,108 (inclusive of shift allowance) + up to 10% bonus + overtime + private medical + benefits.   If you have experience operating heavy process plant via a DCS/SCADA system and are looking to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.                    Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Using a DCS system, you will be required to start, stop and monitor the steam turbine, steam boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
• Performing plant walk round and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently
• Monitoring of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and perform corrective adjustments to the process when required
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff
• 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 HNC/ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline is desirable
• Having authorised person / senior authorised person qualifications will be advantageous
• A health and safety qualification will be advantageous but not a necessity

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• Operations / Maintenance experience gained within a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
• Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
• Familiar with safety rules procedures
• Ex forces engineer will be highly encouraged to apply whether this be Navy, RAF or Army

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role  

• A salary of £47,018 (inclusive of shift allowance)
• Overtime
• Bonus of up to 10%
• Private medical
• Other benefits

 

 

Role: Project Engineer Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Non Digital Contracting Authority: NRS/Magnox Contract Length: 24 months Location: Dungeness, Kent – 4 day week. Full time on site. IR35: In Scope Pay Rate to Candidate: PAYE - £38.21/hour, UMB - £51.89/hour Minimum Requirement: To provide fit for purpose engineering solutions for projects or engineering support on more complex projects. To ensure that design authority standards and configuration control are applied appropriately. • Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned project. • Contribute to production of Project Execution Plan including design, safety case and commissioning strategies. • Support project optioneering process. • Develop concept design and fit for purpose engineering solution for projects • Produce and/or approve project technical specifications. • Manage detailed design activities in accordance with design authority standards. • Prepare modification proposals as required, acting as a Nominated Responsible Engineer where appointed. • Carry out technical assessment/approval of contractors work instructions/method statements/risk assessments. • Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction activities to ensure compliance with design intent. • Approve as built drawings. • Specify and provide technical supervision of commissioning and/or decommissioning. • Manage hand over to systems/operations ensuring that all drawings, instructions and training have been supplied as required. • Liaise and consult with system engineers and other stakeholders throughout project life cycle to ensure efficient and effective project delivery. • Maintain site configuration control throughout project lifecycle. Skills/Experience: • Experience in a practising disciplined Engineering role (Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I) on industrial plant. • Experience of nuclear and/or conventional project engineering • Understanding of relevant Company and/or national engineering standards. • Experience of working in highly regulated industry – nuclear preferred. • 18-24m of UK based experience. • Able to communicate well with clients, designers & SMEs. Desirable: • Working knowledge of the Safety Rules and working knowledge of risk assessment methodology. • Understanding of relevant Site Licence and Quality Management System requirements. • Working knowledge of CDM Designer role • Contract Management experience. • Project delivery experience Security Clearance: BPSS Basic CV Deadline: Tuesday 29th 3pm Interview Process: F2F/MS Teams Client qualify for GIS: YES - Disability confident scheme Please highlight on coversheet & inform the recruiter via email if your candidate qualifies for the guaranteed interview scheme. Drugs & Alcohol testing & DBS check – Please note, the candidate MUST cover the cost for any Drugs & Alcohol testing, as well as a DBS check prior to starting onsite. The candidate will not be reimbursed for these fees, without these completed, the candidate will not be granted site access and their start date will have to be moved.

• About The Role

• Why choose us?

   

  BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.? 

  We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. ? 

   

   

  What's the role?

   

  The Commissioning engineer will carry out instructions as directed by the Commissioning manager / team leader to deliver electrical & mechanical works to the agreed quality, timescales & Safety. (Battery Charger & Battery Replacement Works) . You will work closely with the SAP’s and other commissioning engineers to commission HV & LV Apparatus up to 132kV.

   

  This role will predominantly cover the South East of England patch including but not limited to, Chichester, Portsmouth,Fareham, Fleet,Southampton,Winchester areas.

   

   

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Work in a team, ensuring that working environment and work practices meet the requirements of the Health & Safety Legislation, conforms to the project Health & Safety Plan and meets KUS standards.
  • Through discussion with the site team plan and execute all tasks identified in the works program.
  • Able to decipher construction drawings to verify material lists and use their experience to plan the task in hand including assisting in producing the RAMS for the activities.
  • Ensure the work carried out is as per the construction drawings with any changes documented and agreed before implementation.
  • Verify and document Temporary Works are installed as per the design.
  • Complete QA documentation for all completed works.
  • Act upon unsafe acts or conditions when observed or when reporting to the post holder.
  • Carry out the tasks in line with the works program, in a diligent manner, ensuring the work is done in an efficient, cost effective, and professional like manner producing work of high quality
  • Attend training courses necessary for development of the skills needed to carry out the tasks performed by the work group and learn how to behave safely.
  • Ensure all plant / tool inspections are carried out before use with all defects documented and reported through the correct channels.
  • Ensure materials are used economically and unused materials are returned to stores, arrange for all scrap materials to be removed from site in a safe manner at the end of the each job.
  • Monitor the performance of the team, record quantity of work carried out and report shortfalls outside of his/her control to Line Manager
  • Carryout Safety Inspection as laid down in the Contract Specific Health and Safety Plan
  • Attend work for all rostered shifts and overtime turns 
  • It is essential that the post holder holds a full driving licence as driving in a responsible manner will be an important part of the role
  • Take direction from line manager in carrying out ad hoc projects.

   

  What we’re looking for:

  • HNC or above in electrical engineering is essential
  • Ability to Commission HV & LV Apparatus up to 132kV
  • The ability to study technical scopes and schematics and produce detailed commissioning plans and cable/core schedules. 
  • The ability to generate test documents and be familiar with Omicron Test Universe software as well as other relay manufacturer software.
  • SSE Authorisations would be advantageous, however can be achieved through on site training
  • Testing of numerical relays which include: o Siprotec o MiCOM o Siemens 7SR series o SuperTapp SG o SEL logic relays o Toshiba GRL, GRZ series

   

  What's in it for you?

  • Competitive salary 
  • Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
  • Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
  • Life insurance – 4 x annual salary 
  • Enhanced Company Pension scheme 
  • 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 
  • GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
  • BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
  • Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity 
  • Bike2work scheme 
  • Long Service Awards 
  • Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.