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Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor within the UK and Global Power Industry to recruit a Electrical Commissioning Engineer on a 4 months initial contract for its Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant based in Eye, Suffolk.

 

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer roles comes with a day rate from £450.00 to £500.00.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• 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 Engineer
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills

 

 

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

 

• Eye, Suffolk
• £450.00 to £500.00 per day
• Start date - April 2025
• 4 months contract

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Service Technician for its site near Rhode in County Offaly, Ireland. The Service Technician role comes with a salary of €40,000 plus bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities. If you’re an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Service Technician you will:  

• Performing maintenance both scheduled and unscheduled according to company manuals and regulations.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and ad hoc repairs with autonomy when necessary.
• Carry out more complex repairs/exchanges of components in collaboration with technical support including the lead technician.
• Conduct all preparations works for maintenance activities.
• Ensure HSE is a high focus by always following the regulations in place.
• Ensure all equipment including vehicles to ensure all in good working and roadworthy order.
• Complete any reporting accurately and on time.
• Complete inventory checks and be responsible for ensuring materials needed are on site.
• Other required service tasks.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.
• Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.
• Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.
• Chester Step would be an advantage.
• Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
• Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
• Must hold valid driving license.

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

• Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.
• A great team player.
• Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Proactive in their approach to tasks.

    Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role  

• Salary of €40,000
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• Mon-Fri working week, with weekends on call (1 in 3)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme
• 5% company bonus

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Health and Safety Manager for 3 months for its London site. The Health and Safety Manager role comes with competitive rate per day.                 Key skills:

• Oversee the site and team from a health and safety perspective.
• Ensure all activities on site are operated to the highest health and safety measurements
• Complete Toolbox talks and site walkthroughs
• Implement all policies and procedures once approved by the stakeholder group
• Create a governance to ensure regular updates are reported and tracked against key metrics

   Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Health and Safety Manager role:

• London
• Outside IR35
• Competitive Rate of Pay

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading company, within the Power Generation sector, to recruit for a Production/Operations Technician to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent.   The vital Production/Operations Technician role comes with a basic salary of £42,000 - £46,800 + c.£12,000 shift allowance + c.£2,000 location allowance + overtime + up to 20%bonus + excellent benefits package. If you’re an experienced Production/Operations Technician and keen to work for one of the largest operators of Gas Power Stations in the UK, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Oversee the safe & efficient operation of the plant via the DCS/SCADA system
• Oversee the steam raising process through the central control room.
• Carry out first-line maintenance across the whole site
• Involved with operation & project management activities on site
• Adhering to HSE / Safety Rules / LOTO / Permit to Work System
• Supervising contractors
• Implement the safety rules up to the level of HV Senior Authorised Person / Safety Co-ordinator

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A qualification such as ONC/HND/HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I, etc.
• Ideally have HV authorised person experience – not a necessity
• Having a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous

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

• Prior Operations/Maintenance experience within a heavy process engineering environments such as Power (CCGT, Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CHP), Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Experience in first line maintenance experience across relevant discipline area (Process, Electrical, C&I, Mechanical).
• Experience of operating within safety, environment and operational polices, standards, frameworks and statutory legislation.

    Salary and benefits of the Production/Operations Technician  

• A starting basic salary of between £42,000 - £46,800 (depending on experience)
• C.£12,000 shift allowance
• £2,100 south east location allowance
• Up to 20% bonus
• Overtime
• Other excellent benefits

Site Administration Role Bristol  Rate £12 -£14 pounds per hour  6 month contract  40 hour week  My client is currently looking for a strong administrator to get involved with their current operation.  The ideal candidate will have experience working as an administrator. The ideal candidate will come from an industrial or processing plant back ground but this isnt essential.  You will be responsible for processing time sheets, Data Entry,  Picking up items which the team require. This is a diverse role where the candidate needs to be flexible and proactive. You will be working very closely with the General Manager

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Plant Maintenance Engineer working across their sites in London and South.  The Plant Maintenance Engineer role comes with salary of up to £32,500 + private medical insurance + company van + benefits. If you’re a Plant Maintenance Engineer with experience and looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Maintenance Engineer role Reporting to the Lead Commercial Engineer you will: •    Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant equipment including pumps, actuators, pressurisation units, and heat exchangers. •    Attend to reactive maintenance call-outs and restore operations efficiently across a variety of plant assets. •    Undertake mechanical fault finding and carry out effective repairs on commercial non-gas plant components. •    Assist in planning and executing plant upgrade projects, including defining scope of work and on-site implementation. •    Support safe isolation procedures for mechanical and electrical systems prior to maintenance work. •    Collaborate with engineering leads and other internal teams to ensure the smooth operation of heating networks. •    Maintain accurate digital records and work orders within the company’s maintenance management system. •    Participate in a shared on-call rota (approximately one week in four) to support out-of-hours plant emergencies. •    Analyse recurring faults to identify root causes and recommend long-term solutions. •    Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and network reliability. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •    1–2 years of hands-on experience in a commercial plant maintenance role. •    Operational knowledge of commercial gas boilers and associated plantroom equipment. •    Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and mechanical schematics. •    Basic electrical competency and familiarity with safe isolation protocols. •    Possession of a full UK driving licence (valid for at least 12 months). •    Can work an on-call rota (approx.. 1 in 7 weeks) Personal skills The Plant Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is: •    Self Motivated, you taking ownership of work and deliver high standards •    Organised, you can manage your time effectively  •    Personable, you are a strong communicator and engage with clients clearly  Salary and benefits of the Plant Maintenance Engineer role •    Starting salary of up to £28,000 - £35,500 •    Benefits package including company van + medical insurance  •    Opportunity to work for a leading district heating company   INDPOW  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector. They are looking to recruit a Site Quality Manager on a 12-month minimum contract for its site in Southeast of England.       The Site Quality Manager role comes with a day rate of £600.      Key skills required for the Site Quality Manager role   

• Overall Site Quality Control (QC) lead & manager of the Site Quality team, reporting directly to the Project Site Manager (PSM), with functional reporting to the Project Quality Manager (PQM)
• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) & enforces construction site HSE requirements, and is required to support the PSIM in implementation of the site HSE policies as needed
• Ensures that relevant quality certification necessary for site works are available and are valid and ensure that approved testing equipment is calibrated and properly used
• Participates in the review and approval of assembly test plans and other quality-related documents (e.g. manufacturer approvals, process skills, personnel qualifications, inspection instructions) before installation. Responsible for organising, managing and conducting the intermediate and final inspections at construction site (IIS, FIS, MEC/TOP), according to the approved QC plan
• Ensures that the quality requirements as per Inspection & Test Plan are fulfilled by the contractor, with progress and deviations recorded in the QC tool (PIRS web, LMS or ALP) and communicated to the respective contractor for action and through regular site walkdowns, identifies potential sources of deviation to the contractual requirement and records them in the QC tool
• Must hold either EfW and Boiler experience or Boiler/ Power Plant experience
• Welding Certificates required

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Quality Manager role      

• Southeast of England

• £600 per day 

• 12 months minimum  

 

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading company, within the Power Generation sector, to recruit for a Process/Site Chemist to work across their fleet of CCGT Power Stations and this role will be based out of their site in Rochester, Kent. The vital Process/Site Chemist role comes with a basic salary of £46,000 - £49,552 + c.£2,000 South East allowance + up to 20% bonus + private medical excellent benefits package. If you’re an experienced Process/Site Chemist and keen to work for one of the largest operators of CCGT Power Stations in the UK, then upload your CV to apply today. The role will include travel across Kent, Brighton, North London and Blackburn.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Lead Chemist, you will be responsible for:  

• Support the fleet of CCGT Power Stations and associated activities within the company’s portfolio
• Advise operations teams on the chemical process to ensure assets operate safely, efficiently and cost-effectively
• Actively troubleshoot issues in water treatment, cycle chemistry, and cooling water systems
• Offer guidance on preservation strategies to prevent corrosion in critical equipment
• Supporting with inspections to assess the effectiveness of water-steam cycle chemical dosing strategies
• Provide expertise on safety matter such as chemical handling, COSHH, compliance, confined space safety, and emergency response
• Evaluate and improve chemistry procedures to align with industry best practises
• Travel across to other sites at short notice when required

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A formal qualification such as Degree, HND, HNC in a chemistry related subject, or equivalent  

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Process/Site Chemist role would suit someone who has:  

• Practical field experience in the monitoring of water chemistry including good laboratory technique and practice
• Hands on experience with process plant knowledge of instrumentation and process chemistry
• Detailed knowledge of the standards, codes and methods for water treatment systems  
• Experience in plant technical reviews and development of inspection scopes for plant outages
• Prior experience liaising with engineering consultants, water treatment specialists, chemical supply companies and statutory inspection companies

    Salary and benefits of the Process/Site Chemist    

• A starting basic salary of between £46,000 - £49,552 (depending on experience)
• £2,100 south east location allowance
• Up to 20% bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Other excellent benefits

   

 Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you’re a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Working within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
• Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
• IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:

• At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
• Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
• Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

  Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits

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