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Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 600 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cheshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join their fast paced team on a 7 months initial contract basis for their Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £600.00 per day.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

Hands-on commissioning of mechanical/process components and systems such as, fuel supply system, firefighting and fire protection systems, cooling, water systems and HVAC
Carrying out and managing piping networks cleaning using various methods such as pigging, air blowing, flushing, etc.
Carrying out testing on mechanical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
Managing and leading the team of mechanical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
Visual inspection of equipment/systems for correct and complete erection, adequate cleanliness, and safe access in consideration of related engineering documents, such as P&IDs, wiring diagrams, system descriptions etc.
Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
Manage the documentation submission for project close-out.
Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
Report to the Commissioning Manager and the Head of Commissioning
Deputize Commissioning Manager in there absence.
At least 7 years working experience in power stations Mechanical and Process Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
BEng/HND in Mechanical/Process engineering
Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSF Coordinator position:

Cheshire
£500.00 to £600.00 per day
Start date - March 2026
7 months initial contract

INDPOW

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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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