Lead Plant Operator

Role type : Contract
Location : Eye, Suffolk
Rate : £375 - £425 per day + n/a
Sector : Power
Posted : 05/02/2025
Ref : BBBH26417_1738751671
Salary: £375 - £425 per day + n/a

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor within the UK Power Industry. We have 2 Contract requirements for Lead Plant Operators to join 2 Large-scale Open Cycle Gas Turbine plants based in South Wales and Suffolk.

The Lead Plant Operator positions come with a day rate from £375.00 to £425.00 per day outside of IR35.

Key skills and responsibilities:

Thorough understanding of plant mechanical and electrical systems and components and hands-on operation through DCS/PLC and any other applicable HMI and/or control system
Aligns plant equipment; makes necessary adjustments to plant systems/equipment as directed by the Commissioning Manager or the Lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. Operates various manual valves and/or circuit breakers throughout the plant site.
Managing and leading the team of plant operators, preparing their working schedule and shifts. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on plant operation issues and objectives.
Assists others in performance testing of equipment/systems and on-the-job training of other Operators.
Troubleshoots plant equipment to resolve operational problem.
Plan and organize plant preservation and preventive maintenance, while keeping the appropriate records
Monitors and records data available using various instruments, recording charts/graphs and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.
Follows safety/environmental rules and regulations. Implements project safe work practices and immediately identifies hazards and recommends and/or implements repairs.
Understands and executes the equipment clearance (LOTO) procedure, as well as Job Safety Analysis/Work Authorization/Confined Space/Hot Work Permits.
Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel and operators.
Report to the Lead Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, the Commissioning Manager, and the Head of Commissioning where necessary.
At least 7 years working experience in operation of large power stations with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
BENG/HND in Mechanical/Process/Electrical engineering is preferred.
Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
Excellent communication skills
Strong Organizational skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent knowledge of MS Office

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Lead Plant Operator position:

Sites are based in Suffolk and South Wales
£375.00 to £425.00 per day
Start date – February 2025

INDPOW

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To apply for this Lead Plant Operator opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to gstorey@astutepeople.co.uk or call 02392222966 to speak to Greg Storey who can tell you more. You can also connect with Greg on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.

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