Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 6x Mechanical Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on the decommissioning of a CHP plant based in Purfleet.

The 6x Mechanical Commissioning Technician roles come with a day rate from £400.00 to £450.00 per day outside of IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out mechanical commissioning and decommissioning activities on CHP plant systems, including safe shutdown, isolation, and preparation of equipment for dismantling.
• Assist with the decommissioning of gas engines and/or gas turbines, including controlled run-downs, fluid draining, preservation, and disconnection of mechanical systems.
• Perform mechanical inspections, condition assessments, and verification of plant status prior to and during decommissioning works.
• Execute isolation, de-energisation, and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures in line with site safety and permit-to-work systems.
• Support removal and disconnection of mechanical equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pipework, and auxiliary systems.
• Carry out system flushing, draining, purging, and cleaning activities (oil, water, gas systems) to ensure safe dismantling and environmental compliance.
• Assist with reinstatement or modification works where required, including blanking, capping, and mechanical disconnections.
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