Commissioning Control Room Operator

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a Commissioning Control Room Operator for a 3-month minimum contract for projects in the UK.

Key skills

Operate and control boilers, turbines, generators, and associated plant systems via DCS and local control panels
Support commissioning and start-up activities, ensuring systems are brought online safely and efficiently
Monitor plant performance, alarms, and process parameters, taking corrective action where required
Assist with mechanical commissioning tasks (e.g. pump works, filter changes, greasing, system checks)
Report operational issues, deviations, and risks to the Commissioning Manager and wider team
Candidates must have proven experience as a Control Room Operator (CRO) within Energy from Waste, Biomass or Thermal Power Plants
Must understand boiler operations, steam systems and power generation processes
Must have experience in supporting commissioning, start-up or outage activities
Must be confident operation plant via DCS systems
Must hold a valid safety certificate i.e. CCNSG/CSCS/SCC or equivalent

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Control Room Operator role

London / Leeds
6 days/ 6 nights/ 12 off shift rotation
£500.00 – £550.00 per day
May 2026
3 months minimum (subject to project completion)

INDPOW

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