Manufacturing Technician
Location: Huntstown Power Station, Dublin
Contract: Permanent-FullTime
Working Hours: Shift 39 hours per week
About Us
Energia GroupisaleadingenergycompanyinbothRoIandNI,dedicatedtodecarbonisingIreland’senergy system.ThroughthreekeyunitsRenewables,FlexibleGeneration,andCustomerSolutions(Energiain RoI, Power NIin NI)weoffer advancedenergysolutions.We’recommittedto drivingIrelands renewable future andsupportinglocalcommunitiesthroughinitiativeslikeemployeevolunteeringandcommunitybenefitfunds.
AspartofourFlexibleGenerationbusiness,weoperatetwoefficientgas-firedpowerstationsinnorthCounty Dublin.Thecombinedcapacityof747MW(10%ofall-islandpeakdemand)and50MWemergency gasfired generator are critical to the security of national energy supply and will, for the foreseeable future, play an important role in providing necessary back-up to a growing amount of renewable generation.
Our talented employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth through Learning and Development programmes. We foster a safe, inclusive work environment, champion diversity, and are seeking people with positive energy to make an impact in their roles through a meaningful career with us.
About the Role
Reporting directly to our Huntstown Production Manager, the Manufacturing Technician undertakes the operations and maintenance of the two Huntstown CCGT power plants, along with other generation assets, on a shift cycle.
The successful candidate will bring proven experience as a highly motivated and resourceful Technician in the power or manufacturing industries. Being able to demonstrate passion, self-assurance, integrity and trouble shooting skills are core elements of this challenging role.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day, heres what your new role would look like:
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the two power plants and other assets and equipment to meet electricity production targets.
- Comply with site safety policies and procedures, environmental compliance requirements and operating and maintenance policies and procedures.
- To start-up, shut down, sustain and re-configure combined cycle gas turbine plant and associated equipment.
- Monitor, diagnose and rectify operational issues and demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot complex plant problems.
- To continuously build your level of knowledge, understanding and ability to help maintain the highest levels of availability, efficiency and reliability of the power station.
- Promoteacultureofsafety,healthandwellbeingofallpersonsworkinginthepowerplant.
- Compiledetailedtechnicalreportsandproceduresonplantprocessandperformance.
- Promoteacultureofcontinuousimprovementandimplementimprovementsinallareasofthepowerstation.
- Develop innovative approaches to improve systems and processes as appropriate to ensure the plants operate in an effective manner.
- Be an integral member of our overall Huntstown team; collaborating, sharing knowledge, support and flexibility with your colleagues.
- Thisisa24/7shiftrolewhichrequiresadegreeofflexibilityaroundshiftcoverage.
About you
Key Criteria What Youll Need
- Completionofatime-servedapprenticeshipand/orathirdlevelqualificationinMechanical,Electrical,C&I or Automation Engineering.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues on production equipment, e.g. mechanical, electrical, automation, control, process chemistry.
- Provenabilitytooperateand/ormaintainproductionplantandequipment.
- Demonstrable experience of drafting and updating operating procedures and / or technical reports.
Desirable Criteria – These help decide between those who meet all the above key criteria:
- Experienceintheelectricity/powerindustry,e.g.electricitypowergeneration.
- SafetyauthorisationunderaSafeSystemofWork.
- Experience of automation control systems, such as Siemens T3000, Siemens S7, Mitsubishi Netmation or other industry offerings.
- Experience with maintenance management system, e.g. Maximo, SAP.
If you are enthusiastic about this role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your past experiences might be the perfect match for this or other positions, making you the unique talent were looking for.
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