Purpose Led Role in a Dynamic Environment
Ambitious and high-performing individuals are invited to apply for the Trainee Shift Manager position at Aghada Power Station, a state-of-the-art facility managed, maintained, and operated by ESB.
Reporting within the Operations function or as directed by Management, the successful candidate will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and develop and motivate team members.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, rewarding, and results-focused environment, where individuals can develop their skills and experience to assume a front-line management role within the Operations Team.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all plant on site.
* Ensuring the safety of all personnel under his/her control.
* Leading and directing the shift production team in their day-to-day activities, rostering, assessing training needs, developing staff, and managing individual performance plans.
* Training and developing to achieve Power Plant Operator and Shift Manager mandation.
* Carrying out the role and duties of Power Plant Operator providing shift cover in the Operations and Shift Manager team as required.
* Acting in the roles of Safety from the System Co-ordinator (SSC), Work Controller, and Control Person, they will manage, administer, and ensure compliance with the Safety Rules.
* Compliance with safety and environmental obligations.
* Effective Communication with internal and external stakeholders such as Eirgrid and ESB Trading.
* Supporting the shift operations team in day-to-day activities.
* Maintaining a shift operations record (log) and submitting reports as required by the Operations Manager.
* Assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and systems for plant operations, testing, and related activities.
* Attending and contributing to scheduled meetings.
* Involvement in initial front-line maintenance/troubleshooting.
* Outage and project management as required.
* Participation on business improvement projects, as required.
* Training and developing themselves and others as required.
* Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Requirements
* Engineering degree or equivalent or DIT Certificate in Power Plant Technology (Plant Management), or equivalent work experience.
* Relevant experience in a similar role or in power plant operations, maintenance, technology, systems, and procedures.
* Demonstrated commitment and leadership in a production environment.
* Understanding of the commercial side of the generation business.
* Experience in project management.
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future.
* Progressive, hybrid working model.
* 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.