Commissioning Operator
BH-339383
Posted: 29/06/2026
- Competitive
- England West Midlands West Bromwich
- Contract
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Energy from Waste / Biomass
Commissioning Operator – Energy from Waste (Thermal Generation)
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31 December 2026
Working Pattern: 10 days on / 4 days off (12-hour shifts – days & nights required)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Operator to support the operation and hot commissioning of a thermal generation asset, through to full project handover. This role is critical in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations in line with environmental and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31 December 2026
Working Pattern: 10 days on / 4 days off (12-hour shifts – days & nights required)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Operator to support the operation and hot commissioning of a thermal generation asset, through to full project handover. This role is critical in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations in line with environmental and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate plant systems in accordance with environmental permit requirements
- Support hot commissioning activities through to project completion
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of the asset to meet performance targets
- Adhere to all site safety protocols and industry best practice
- Assist in achieving operational readiness for handover
- Valid CCNSG Safety Passport
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in commissioning within thermal generation
- Proven experience in Energy from Waste (EfW) operations
- Strong understanding of operating under an environmental permit
- Flexible approach to shift working (including days and nights)
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.