Job Description
Astute’s Power Team is recruiting two Plant Operators to join the commissioning team for the installation of a synchronous condenser on an operational CCGT plant in Pembrokeshire. These positions cover 12‑hour night shifts for an initial three‑month period. Plant Operators receive a night‑shift rate of £400.00–£500.00 per day (outside IR35).
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor synchronous condenser plant systems during commissioning, energisation, and normal operations, ensuring safe and efficient performance.
- Use SCADA systems for plant monitoring, alarm management, trend analysis, switching activities, and fault identification across electrical and grid support systems.
- Assist commissioning and operations teams during start‑up, shutdown, synchronisation, performance testing, and auxiliary system activities.
- Conduct routine operational checks on transformers, MV/LV switchgear, cooling systems, DC systems, protection systems, pumps, and balance‑of‑plant equipment.
- Support troubleshooting and fault‑finding on electrical and control systems, escalating issues to minimise downtime and maintain reliability.
- Participate in system walk‑downs, turnover inspections, and punch‑list management between construction, commissioning, and operations.
- Maintain accurate operational logs, SCADA records, permits, switching schedules, and commissioning documentation in line with site procedures and safety standards.
- Collaborate closely with Commissioning Engineers, Authorized Persons, and site management to ensure safe system energisation and operability.
Qualifications & Experience
- At least 7 years’ experience in power, substation, and grid infrastructure environments.
- Strong operational knowledge of electrical plant and SCADA‑controlled systems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international project teams.
- Strong safety focus and proven ability to identify and mitigate risks.
Location, Day Rate and Timeframe
Location: PembrokeshireDay Rate: £400.00–£500.00 per day (outside IR35)Immediate start dateDuration: 3 months
Equal Opportunity Employer
Astute acts as an employment business for this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, nationality, race, religious or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other status and comply with all relevant UK legislation. All candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is committed to the government’s Confident Employer initiative. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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