**Operations & Maintenance Technician, Aghada**
Vacancy Number: 26397
Job Type: Full-time
ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. We operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
We have almost 8,000 employees, invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in, and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge, and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers, and community.
The Aghada Power Station is managed, maintained, and operated to strict efficiency and availability standards in a competitive commercial market. The station is part of the Generating and Trading division of the ESB and is vital to the national electricity network.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious, high-performing candidate to work in a dynamic, rewarding, and results-focused environment.
As ESB transitions to Net Zero by 2040, working in Aghada Generating Station offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact ESB's vision.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant on site.
* Ensure the safety of all personnel.
* Carry out day-to-day activities such as monitoring, assessing, testing, and operating plant equipment.
* Operate and maintain the power plant in line with strict safety, environmental, commercial, and chemical requirements.
* Train and develop to achieve and maintain competency.
* Comply with safety and environmental obligations.
* Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the shift operations team in day-to-day activities.
* Maintain a shift operations record and submit reports as required by the Operations Manager.
* Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and systems for plant operations, testing, and related activities.
* Attend and contribute to scheduled meetings.
* Involvement in initial front-line maintenance/troubleshooting.
* Outage and project management as required.
* Participation on business improvement projects, as required.
* Train and develop themselves and others as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Analyse process and control information to appropriately respond to plant operational conditions.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* A high level of enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
* Experience of power station operations or a similar heavy process industry.
* A good working knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation and standards.
* Environmental, safety, and chemistry compliance experience.
* Contractor support/supervision.
* Relevant CSCS tickets and qualifications.
* Awareness of Safe System of Work.
* Experience using Maintenance/Operations Management Systems.
Qualifications
* A craft qualification or equivalent in an Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical field.
All successful candidates will be required to engage in a training programme and must attain and demonstrate the full range of competencies within two years from their start date. These competencies will be retained through engagement in ongoing personal development plans and mandating processes.
Location
Reporting to:
Operations Manager, Aghada or person deputising as nominated.
Why Work with Us?
* Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future.
* Full training provided.
* Career development through mentoring and training.
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
* Sports and Social Clubs.
* Networking opportunities.
* Credit Union.
* Access to staff well-being programmes.
* Generous parental leave entitlements.
* Strong values-based and inclusive culture.
* Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven, and Trusted.
Plus, additional payment when working on shift i.e. Shift Allowance.