Mechanical Commissioning Technician - Immediate Start

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

Job summary

Astute People's Power Team is recruiting a Mechanical Commissioning Technician for a new build Waste to Energy facility in Scotland. The role covers all commissioning stages up to handover with a day rate of £400–£450 (Outside IR35).

You will support plant systems, perform pre-commissioning tasks and assist with system start-up and optimised performance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with boilers, turbines, pumps and balance of plant equipment, plus fault finding and liaison

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical commissioning of plant systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with pre-commissioning activities such as flushing, pressure testing and inspections.
• Familiarity with HSE procedures and permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical commissioning of plant systems including boilers, turbines, pumps, valves and balance of plant equipment.
• Carry out pre-commissioning activities such as flushing, pressure testing, leak checks and mechanical completion inspections.
• Execute commissioning test procedures in line with method statements, risk assessments and OEM guidelines.
• Assist in the inspection, alignment and functional testing of rotating equipment.
• Identify and report defects and punch list items ensuring timely resolution.
• Work with commissioning engineers to ensure safe and efficient handover.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

P&IDs interpretation

Pre-commissioning activities

HSE procedures

Job description

Astute People's Power Team is recruiting a Mechanical Commissioning Technician for a new build Waste to Energy facility in Scotland. The role covers all commissioning stages up to handover with a day rate of £400–£450 (Outside IR35).

You will support plant systems, perform pre-commissioning tasks and assist with system start-up and optimised performance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with boilers, turbines, pumps and balance of plant equipment, plus fault finding and liaison