James Barker

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a Electrical Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractos commissioning team for their Waste to Energy facility based in Scotland on an initial 12 months contract basis.

The Electrical Commissioning Technician positions come with a day rate from £400.00 to £450.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• 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.
• Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation of the site for the electrical team to plan ahead for site works.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for this project.
• 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 as an Electrical Technician.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Commissioning Technician positions:

• Scotland
• £400.00 to £450.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 12 months

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a C&I Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractors commissioning team for their Waste to Energy facility based in Scotland on an initial 12 months contract basis.

The C&I Commissioning Technician positions come with a day rate from £400.00 to £450.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out pre-commissioning and commissioning of field instrumentation, including transmitters, switches, analysers, control valves and actuators.
• Perform inspections, calibration verification, loop checks, functional testing and I/O verification across DCS, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Complete commissioning documentation and check sheets, recording test results, calibration data, punch items and deficiencies in real time.
• Conduct system walkdowns, mechanical completion inspections and punch-list close-out, updating P&IDs, loop diagrams and other drawings where required.
• Coordinate with commissioning engineers, construction teams, vendors and subcontractors, reporting progress, issues and outstanding activities to senior personnel.
• Maintain strict HSE and compliance standards, following RAMS, Permit to Work, isolation procedures, hazardous-area requirements and company/site procedures.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the C&I Commissioning Technician positions:

• Scotland
• £400.00 to £450.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 12 months

Lead EC&I Engineer Hybrid & Woking Office 12 month contract About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with an up and coming company within the Power Generation industry to recruit an Lead EC&I Engineer on a 12 month contract for a new build power station FEED study stage. Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring the contractors E,C & I engineering and design meets the client requirements;
• Reviewing and commenting on contractor and licensor documents and resolving those comments;
• Engaging with discipline counter party key stakeholders as required to proactively progress the design;
• Co-ordinating with the FEED team to ensure a cohesive design solution;
• Ensuring the FEED team is aware of E,C & I engineering issues arising with Kent and progressing their timely resolution;
• Ensuring the client are aware of issues arising and co-ordinating the resolution;
• Striving to achieve best value through the facilities design; and
• Providing support to the team in securing all necessary consents, connections and permissions to build and operate the plant.

How many hours a week? 40 hours per week Working schedule? Typically 9-5 minimum 3 days a week in Woking contractors office Who would they be reporting to? Project Director Will they be in a team with anyone? Or working solely? FEED Project Manager 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 02392222960 to speak to James Barker who can tell you more.  

Welder – Energy from Waste Protos EFW Competitive Rate 10 Months     About the role: Astute’s Power team are exclusively partnering with a global company specialising in integrated fabrication and construction solutions to recruit a Welder on a 10-month contract for its Protos EFW site. The Welder role comes with competitive rate.                   Key skills:

• Reading installation drawing as appropriate
• Fabricating and install metal work/pipework across the process plant.
• Operate fabrication machinery to carry out small scale fabrication functions on site commensurate with the role
• Carry out pressure and leak testing activities and/or replacing materials/components as required
• Produce patch repairs from sheet metal, drilling and tapping where necessary

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role:

• 10-month contract
• Competitive Rate

    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 02393910473 to speak to Lucy Pook who can tell you more.

EC&I Manager Protos EFW, Ellesmere Port 12 month contract About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with the joint venture EPC to recruit an EC&I Manager on a 12 month contract for a new build Energy from Waste in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The scope of work includes the following:  

• The Scope-of-Supply with SBG may be summarised as follows:
• 2 stream boiler and grate incineration plant
• 2 flue gas treatment plants incl. stack
• Steel structure
• Waste cranes
• EC&I systems
• Several equipment (ie. fans, tanks, vessels, boiler cleaning devices, etc.)
• Heat and noise insulation- Refractory lining
• Overall field of responsibility shall include:
• Management of the delivery and installation of EC&I Installation packages;
• Coordination with the Site and Project Management Team in terms of EC&I Installations;
• Manage and control the flow of documents, information and project documents including SBG deliverables, technical queries, third party documents and client documents between the SBG Team and the related EC&I sub-contractor(s);
• Coordination of all interfaces between all individual suppliers/ EC&I installation; companies involved in project site activities;
• Responsible for ensuring that project team members always have accurate and up-to-date information about the EC&I scope;
• Supervision and inspection of EC&I installation progress;
• Assist the Site Management Team with all EC&I related Risk and Method
• Statements (RAMS) in accordance with agreed process;
• Compilation of turnover packages and SATs;
• Assist in development of commissioning RAMS, procedures and ITP’s;

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 02392222960 to speak to James Barker who can tell you more

Setting Out Engineer 3-5 month contract

Astute Technical Recruitment are looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a Energy From Waste facility in Falkirk.

Roles to include

• Setting out drainage and foundations
• Setting out and assisting with roads and curbs
• Setting out earthworks
• Undertaking as built surveys

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekend work

Experience:

• engineering: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CSCS Card (required)

Health and Safety Specialist Start date - September 2022 Rate - £350 to £400 per day Duration - 12 months Location - Slough

C&I Commissioning Engineer Middlesbrough June 23 Start 3-6 Months £450-550 per day The Role We are recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer on a contract basis based at MGT Teesside on the power station. Roles Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and co-ordinating C&I activities
• Functional safety
• Alarm management
• Project completions and handover
• Act as Technical Lead

Skills and Qualification's:

• C&I experience within Biomass, Energy, Oil & Gas or other highly regulated industry.
• Previous Commissioning experience
• Functional safety experience (Developing and undertaking proof testing and Validation/Verification activities in accordance with BS EN 61511
• Alarm management experience (Familiar with EEMUA 191 and/or IEC 62682
• Experience within Safety Instrumented Systems, Distributed Control Systems and Power Plant Instrumentation Systems.  

If you are interested in great opportunity, then please contact Lucy Pook on [email protected] or on   02393 910 473 . INDPOWER  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a client who provide expert advice to support solar PV, wind, and BESS projects worldwide to recruit a Quality Technician on a 11 month for its Staffordshire site. The Quality Technician role comes with a rate of competitive rate per day.                Key skills required for the Quality Technician role 

• Field Surveillance: Inspections of ramming, structure and modules mounting, cabling, trenching, foundations, internal roads among other tasks.
• Adherence to Manuals: Verification of torque marks, mounting sequences, and cable management as per supplier specifications.
• Material Traceability: Ensuring all components and materials arriving or installed on-site are correctly identified, tracked and verified.
• Documentary Support: Assistance in the progressive compilation of the “Technical Memory” and management of checklists and ITPs.
• Defect Reporting: Immediate identification of technical “Red Flags” to QA/QC Manager and PM to prevent rework.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Technician role:

• Staffordshire
• Outside IR35
• Competitive rate per day