Lead Plant Operator

Lead Plant Operator
Start date - March 2024
Day rate - �350.00 to �400.00
Duration - 8 months
Locations - Aberdare (South Wales), Stewartby (Bedfordshire), Eye (Suffolk)

About The Role
We are in partnership with a leading EPC Contractor within the Power Industry. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Plant Operator to join their teams across 3 new build Open Cycle Gas Turbine plants based in Aberdare, Bedfordshire, Suffolk. We are looking for the Lead Plant Operator to be part of the commissioning team for a new gas power project in the UK, until successful handover to the customer. Operating the plant under its commissioning phase and leading and supervising the Plant Operators team. The scope of activities will be:

Role 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.

Qualifications and Skills:

* 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
* Fluent spoken and written English

Locations, remuneration and timeframe of the Lead Plant Operator positions:

* Aberdare (South Wales), Stewartby (Bedfordshire), Eye (Suffolk)
* �350.00 to �400.00 per day
* March 2024 start dates

How to Apply?
If you are interested in this contract position then please send your CV/resume to gstorey@astutetechnical.co.uk or on 02392 222 966

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