As a Recruitment Consultant at Astute People, I specialise in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) recruitment within the power generation sector—including Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Biomass, Gasification, and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants.

With a background as an Assistant Shift Team Leader at a 32MW Biomass CHP facility and currently studying for my HNC in Process Engineering at Teesside University, I bring a solid foundation of hands-on engineering experience to my recruitment practice. This technical insight enables me to understand the unique demands of the industry and provide bespoke recruitment solutions that truly align with both client requirements and candidate aspirations.

At Astute, we provide award-winning technical recruitment solutions across the Renewable Energy, Power Generation, and Water/Process Treatment sectors. We offer a full suite of services including Permanent, Contract, and Temporary recruitment—delivered through both Contingency and Search campaigns. For projects with critical timelines, our fast-track crewing-up service is a proven, high-impact solution trusted by many of the industry’s leading employers.

I work closely with clients to recruit for roles such as:

Maintenance positions – Service Technicians, Mobile Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Plant Managers, and Field Service Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, and Multi-skilled)
Operational roles – Plant Managers, Plant Supervisors, Operations & Maintenance Managers, and Electrical/Mechanical/C&I Technicians
Commercial and project-related positions – Project Managers, Business Development Managers, Bid Managers, and Engineers

Experienced Recruitment Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the BPO and information technology and engineering and manufacturing industry.Skilled in Sourcing, Screening, Portals, Interviewing, and Screening Resumes. Strong human resources professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.

As a Principal Consultant at leading technical recruiters Astute People, I specialise in placing permanent and contract professionals across the Power Generation sector, with a core focus on:

Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) / Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGT)
Gasification
Energy from Waste (EfW)
Biomass & Biogas
Combined Heat & Power (CHP)

I recruit for all stages of the project lifecycle, including:

Construction & Commissioning
Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Engineering & Project Management
Health & Safety (HSE)
Electrical, Mechanical & Process Engineering
Control & Instrumentation (C&I)
Plant Management & Leadership Roles

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I have over 20 years experience in the recruiting industry, and the last 18 years of it have been working for Bartech. I am currently a Senior Recruiter at the Bartech Group. The last 10 years I have been involved with recruiting Engineering, Technical, Quality and Business Professional candidates for Tier 1 & 2 companies. I enjoy being a recruiter because I feel I make a difference in helping companies fill positions and when I help someone get a great job and move forward with their career. It is my goal to find employers talented people and candidates ideal career opportunities.

As a Contract Talent Specialist at Astute People, I connect skilled contractors with critical UK projects across the power generation and energy from waste (EfW) sectors. With a deep understanding of the unique demands of temporary and project-based roles, my mission is to provide businesses with the specialist expertise they need to deliver on their most complex and time-sensitive initiatives.

I specialise in sourcing and placing high-calibre professionals for a wide array of technical roles within:
Power Generation: This includes conventional power stations, Gas Turbines, Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGT), Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT), and other vital infrastructure that keeps the lights on.
Energy from Waste (EfW): I support projects that transform waste into valuable energy, recruiting for positions across the entire project lifecycle, from development and construction to operations and maintenance.

My expertise covers the full spectrum of contract positions, ensuring that projects have access to the right talent, at the right time. I am adept at identifying individuals with proven experience in areas such as:
Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Process, Controls, and Project Engineers.

Operations & Maintenance: Plant Managers, Site Supervisors, Technicians, and skilled operators.
Project Management & Construction: Site Managers, Construction Managers, Project Engineers, and Commissioning Managers.

Specialist Technicians: Experts in specific equipment like gas turbines or EfW plant systems.
I pride myself on building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and contractors, understanding their specific needs and career aspirations. My proactive approach to contract recruitment ensures efficient placements that drive project success and keep the UK's energy infrastructure moving forward.

Originally from Northeast Ohio, I joined the United States Marine Corps straight out of High School where I served for ten years. I also did recruiting for the Marine Corps the last 3 years of my Career. I currently live in Livonia, MI. I love to motivate and inspire people to be successful in life and provide them with opportunities that could set the foundation or continue their success in life.