Electrical Commissioning Technician

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join the commissioning team for their OCGT plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire on an initial 4‑month contract basis.

The Electrical Commissioning Technician position comes with a day rate from £400.00 to £475.00 outside of IR35.

• Hands‑on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorised valves and instruments; fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimisation and troubleshooting, and filling in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols.
• Participate in walk‑downs for turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start‑up.
• Prepare the site for the electrical team to plan ahead for site works.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for the project.
• At least 7 years of working experience in power station electrical (MV/LV and I&C) commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance as an Electrical Technician.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £400.00 to £475.00 per day (outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 4‑month contract

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.