Commissioning Shift Operator / CRO - EfW
End: 31 August 2026 (subject to project completion)
Shift Pattern: 6 days / 6 nights / 12 days off
Day Rate: £500-£550 (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Agency / Contractor Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Control Room Operator (CRO) with a background in Energy-from-Waste, biomass, or thermal power generation to support commissioning on a major EfW project. This role combines control room operations with hands-on commissioning support, ideal for operators experienced in plant start-up, testing, and optimisation phases. Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Proven experience as a Control Room Operator (CRO) within EfW, biomass, or thermal power plants
- Strong understanding of boiler operations, steam systems, and power generation processes
- Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, or outage activities highly desirable
- Valid safety certification (CCNSG / CSCS / SCC or equivalent)
- Good understanding of HSEQ standards and safe plant operation
- Confident operating plant via DCS systems in a live or commissioning environment
- Strong problem-solving ability and calm decision-making under pressure
- Hands-on, adaptable approach with willingness to support field activities
- Effective communication within shift teams and across disciplines
- Safety-first mindset with a proactive approach to risk identification
- Work on a major UK EfW commissioning project
- Attractive £500-£550 day rate with structured shift rotation
- Ideal for CROs looking to gain or expand commissioning/start-up experience
- Exposure to experienced commissioning and engineering teams
- Potential for future project opportunities within the business
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