Arjun Patel

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician Sheffield, Yorkshire Up to £38,500 plus bonus, overtime & benefits     Introduction We are actively recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician / Electro Mechanical Technician (preferably Mechanically biased) to join the Maintenance Department of an Energy from Waste power station in the Sheffield area. This position will be working for one of the UK’s leading waste management companies and arguably the leading Energy from Waste (EFW) specialist too.                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for pre-planned and reactive maintenance duties on both mechanical & electrical assets across the plant. Typical duties will include:

• Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance on the EFW plant which will involve working on steam systems, rotating equipment, cranes, hydraulics & pneumatics, conveyors, electrical systems, motors, variable speed drives, switchgear etc.
• Performing fault finding & diagnostics on plant & equipment.
• Conducting routine servicing, plant modifications, installation & commissioning activities when required.
• Ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) compliance at all times.
• Supervising contractors which will include Permits to Work & Risk Assessments.
• Other duties as required.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as an Apprenticeship / NVQ / ONC / HNC / HND in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a similar Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician role working on industrial mechanical & electrical plant.
• Experience working in the maintenance team in a heavy process environment such as a power station, marine engineering, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
• This role will also be suitable for Royal Navy Marine Engineers from LET level and above.
• Ideally you will have knowledge of working with CMMS systems.

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for you:

• A competitive salary depending on experience of up to £38,500 per year
• Bonus scheme of up to 10%
• Overtime
• Company benefits package.
• An opportunity to join a leading organisation within the Waste & Energy sector.

   

Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Power Station Ardley, Oxfordshire £46,144 + Home Counties living allowance + 10% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits     About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Ardley, Oxfordshire. The crucial Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £44,013, a partial shift allowance of £2,131 (when working on call 1 in 4 weeks) + a home counties living allowance + overtime + 10% Bonus. If you’re a Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer you will be:

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, steam boilers, etc.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• To ensure the availability of plant spares

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering

    Prior experience and skills: The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Prior experience of hands-on maintenance with mechanical systems including pumps rotating equipment, compressors, gearboxes, cranes, steam boilers, etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
• Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:

• Basic salary of £44,013
• Partial Shift allowance of £2,131
• Home counties living allowance (details can be discussed)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Overtime
• Other benefits

    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 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.   INDPOW

  Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy company to recruit an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station, which is one of the largest in Europe, in Runcorn, Cheshire. The fundamental EHS Manager role comes with a salary of between £49,600 - £58,400 + up to 10% Bonus + Benefits. If you’re a EHS Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be:

• Auditing and ensuring compliance with licenses, environmental permits, and specific working plans.
• Reviewing all monitoring data collected and provide guidance and corrective actions on problems identified and preparing monitoring reports and submissions to both external and internal bodies in compliance with permits etc.
• Liaising closely with the SHEQ team to ensure best practice and ensuring timely reporting of incidents and accidents in line with the company regulations.
• You will chair regular safety meetings to discuss issues both ways and act to resolve outstanding/ ascending items at the EFW plant.
• Responsible for managing appropriate actions to prevent environmental breaches or other environmental incidents.
• Ensuring top quality of the management systems and environmental monitoring are maintained at optimum levels.

    Professional qualifications and experience: We are looking for someone with the following:

• A Degree or HND/HNC/ONC or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject e.g. Environmental Science or similar.
• A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
• A strong background in health and safety gained in a heavy process environment such as power station, chemical plant, refinery, or waste/waste management facility.
• Good Knowledge of permitting, licensing, and environmental regulations.
• Thorough understanding of waste / EFW industry will be highly advantageous.

    Personal skills: The EHS Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Able to communicate concisely with various stakeholders both internal and external.
• Self-motivated individual who can work towards tight deadlines.
• Strong IT skills

    Salary and benefits of the EHS Manager role:

• Basic salary of £49,600 - £58,400 (depending on experience)
• Up to 10% bonus
• Other company benefits

 

 

Shift Team Leader – Brand new Energy from Waste Power Station Fife, Scotland £58,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Benefits       About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise within the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for 5 Shift Team Leaders to join their new-build Energy from Waste Power Station in Fife, Scotland. This opportunity will be working through the commissioning period into full operations, so it will be a fantastic opportunity to familiarise yourself with the plant with extensive training going into full operations. The EfW will process 240,000 tonnes of waste per annum, exporting 21.5MW of electricity to the grid. The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of £53,000 + £5,000 Shift Allowance + up to 10% Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.   If you’re a Shift Team Leader and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day management of a team of Shift Operators / Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a high-pressure boiler, generator and auxiliary plant.
• Working closely with the EPC team during the commissioning phase of the plant
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maximising waste input and energy production
• Chairing daily meetings after a shift handover to review health, safety & environmental issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead.
• Acting as a HV Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching, and carrying out mechanical and electrical isolations.
• Working with the maintenance department when required to ensure maximum plant availability.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 or above qualification in an engineering discipline
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Ideally HV Senior Authorised Person

    Experience and personal skills: The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
• Extensive experience working with SCADA/DCS systems.
• Familiar with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) Procedures including writing and issuing of permits.
• Excellent proven leadership skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role:

• Basic salary of £53,000
• £5,000 Shift Allowance
• Private healthcare
• Bonus of up to 10%
• Other benefits
• An opportunity to join a brand-new plant from commissioning phase into full operations.

    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 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.   INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is partnered with a leading Energy company, who operate several Energy from Waste Power (EfW) Stations across the UK, to recruit for an Outage Engineer to join their EfW in Runcorn, Cheshire. The vital Outage Engineer role comes with a salary of £55,614 + up to 10% Bonus + Benefits. If you’re an Outage or Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Coordinating, scheduling, and plan maintenance activities during planned and unplanned shutdowns of the plant
• Create engineering plans for all maintenance outages, ensuring all stock items are available along with the correct resources.
• Create detailed scopes of work and engineering specifications ready to be sent out for tender.
• Manage statutory inspections ensuring all documentation is completed and up to date.

Full job spec available upon request       Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A minimum HNC (or equivalent) qualification in relevant engineering discipline
• Ideally a formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH (or equivalent)

    Personal skills, knowledge and experience: The Outage Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience delivering outages in a heavy process engineering environment such as Power Generation (Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, CHP, etc), Refineries, COMAH Sites, Steel, Paper Mills, ets
• Knowledge of PSSR regulations
• Prior knowledge of steam turbine maintenance and support
• Experience in managing contractors on site
• Experience working with CMMS systems
• Willingness to work extra hours during times of outages

    Salary and benefits of the Outage Engineer role  

• Basic salary of £55,614
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Other benefits

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an Energy from Waste provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Fuel Reception Operative for its Oxfordshire site.

 

The Fuel Reception Operative role comes with a salary of up to £34,000 + benefits.

 

If you’re a Fuel Reception Operative and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

               

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:

·       Support the Shift Technician with the safe and efficient operation of the plant during normalised running hours and also during start-up/shut-down procedures.

·       Conduct regular site inspections/walk rounds to ensure the plant is operating as intended.

·       Report of incidents in a timely manner

·       Carry out first line maintenance.

·       Drive and operating a range of mobile plant including forklift trucks, front loading shovel and excavators etc.

·       Ensure compliance with the Environmental Permit and H&S Legislation

 

 

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

·       Ideally an engineering related qualification at C&G/NVQ/ONC level. Royal Navy Junior Engineers would also be a good fit ET/LET level.

·       Experience working in a heavy process environment such as Power Station, Biomass, Aggregate/Tarmac/Cement Works, Steel Works, Paper Mill etc.

·       Experience in the operation of mobile plant would be an advantage.

·       Experience working to Safe Systems of Work/Safety Rules

 

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Fuel Reception Operative role

 

·       A salary up to circa £34,000 + shift allowance

·       Company benefits including a pension.

·       A performance related bonus

·       The chance to join the growing EFW industry.

EC&I Technician – Brand new Energy from Waste Power Station Fife, Scotland £47,500 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Benefits       About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for 2 Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technicians to join their new-build Energy from Waste Power Station in Fife, Scotland. This opportunity will be working through the commissioning period into full operations, so it will be a fantastic opportunity to familiarise yourself with the plant with extensive training going into full operations. The EfW will process 240,000 tonnes of waste per annum, exporting 21.5MW of electricity to the grid. The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a salary of £45,000 + £2,500 call out allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.   If you’re an experienced Electrical or C&I Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Senior EC&I Technician you will be responsible for:  

• Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to maximise plant availability including pressure, level, temperature and flow sensors and control systems (DCS, PLCs) and electrical equipment.
• Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
• Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.

Please note, it will be encouraged for those who either Electrically or C&I biased to apply as training and development can be provided.     Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical & Engineering, Measurement and Control, etc.
• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous

    Experience and personal skills: The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Hands-on maintenance experience gained in a heavy process environment such as Power Generation (EfW, CHP, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc)
• Experience working with motors, variable speed drives, switchgears, PLC systems, etc.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• This role will be suitable for Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers who are considering a move into the Power Generation sector
• Experience working with HV equipment will be highly advantageous

    Salary and benefits of the EC&ITechnician role:

• A salary of £45,000
• A call out allowance of £2,500
• Private healthcare
• Bonus
• Other benefits
• An opportunity to join a brand-new plant from commissioning phase into full operations.

    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 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.   INDPOW  

Mechanical Technician – Brand new Energy from Waste Power Station Fife, Scotland £47,500 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Benefits       About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for 2 Mechanical Technicians to join their new-build Energy from Waste Power Station in Fife, Scotland. This opportunity will be working through the commissioning period into full operations, so it will be a fantastic opportunity to familiarise yourself with the plant with extensive training going into full operations. The EfW will process 240,000 tonnes of waste per annum, exporting 21.5MW of electricity to the grid. The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a salary of £45,000 + £2,500 call out allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.   If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Senior Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for:  

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves, etc.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• To ensure the availability of plant spares

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous

    Experience and personal skills: The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Hands on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including, boilers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
• Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:

• A salary of £45,000
• A call out allowance of £2,500
• Private healthcare
• Bonus
• Other benefits
• An opportunity to join a brand-new plant from commissioning phase into full operations.

    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 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.   INDPOW  

      About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy provider with a commitment to professional development, to recruit a Mechanical Engineer who’s primary focus is working on Rotating Plant, for their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent.   The vital Lead Engineer role comes with a competitive basic salary + bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re a Rotating Plant / Mechanical Engineer are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Lead Mechanical Rotating Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• The management of the sites rotating equipment which includes the 2 GE 9FA Gas Turbines, D11 Steam Turbine and other rotating plant.
• Leadership of the Rotating Plant team of technicians & engineers.
• Delivery of the outage strategy and management of projects as well as enhancing the planned maintenance strategy
• Ownership of the budget and contract management of key strategic suppliers
• To ensure health, safety & environmental compliance, along with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
• Assisting in continuous improvement such as plant developments, modifications, and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors.
• To ensure the availability of plant spares

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification, ideally at HNC / HND / Degree level, in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
• Ideally have a relevant Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

    Personal skills: The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working with mechanical systems including pumps, turbines, boilers, HRSG equipment, etc.
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation (CCGT, EfW, Biomass), petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
• Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability of leading teams
• Proven ability in leading a team of engineers & technicians

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A competitive basic salary of up to £79,700
• Performance Related Bonus
• Other excellent benefits