Electrical Commissioning Technician – Power Plant (Scotland)

Astute People; Scotland; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People’s Power Team is recruiting an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join the EPC Contractos commissioning team for a Waste to Energy facility in Scotland on an initial 12 months contract.

The role involves hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems, with a strong focus on documentation and collaboration with an international team. Immediate start and a day rate of £400–£450 outside IR35 are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities.
• Experience leading projects of similar relevance.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems (transformers, MV/LV switchgear, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, valves).
• Assist engineers with testing, optimization and troubleshooting; complete commissioning documentation.
• Participate in turnover walk-downs from construction to commissioning; identify open items blocking startup.
• Prepare site for electrical team planning and future works.
• Report to Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

MV/LV and I&C

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Documentation

Tools

Primary & Secondary Injection test set

Job description

Astute People’s Power Team is recruiting an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join the EPC Contractos commissioning team for a Waste to Energy facility in Scotland on an initial 12 months contract.

The role involves hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems, with a strong focus on documentation and collaboration with an international team. Immediate start and a day rate of £400–£450 outside IR35 are offered.