Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Position Description

ESB Aghada Power Station in Cork consists of a 450 MW Alstom single shaft combined cycle gas turbine and 3 x 90 MW Alstom dual fuel open cycle gas turbines. The Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician at Aghada Power Station will be an integral part of the maintenance team with responsibility for the safe, reliable and efficient maintenance and troubleshooting of the generating plant and equipment to help ensure that Aghada operates to strict efficiency, availability, environmental and commercial standards.

The successful candidate will work with a wide variety of power, control, and measurement equipment from pneumatic, electronic, PLC and DCS systems right up to and including LV & MV electrical equipment.

The successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours including weekend and night working and be available for callouts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance activities in accordance with site policies and procedures 

• Installation, troubleshooting, repair and commissioning of plant equipment and assets 

• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS

• Writing and implementing procedures and working instructions

• Preparation and review of task specific Method statements and Risk Assessments 

• Be a mentor for Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentices, as well as liaising with and supervising vendors and contractors

• Carry out authorized roles under the safety rules as required (Safe Systems of Work) 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential  

• An Electrical Instrumentation craft qualification or equivalent
• Detailed knowledge of Instrumentation, Electrical and Control systems in an industrial environment
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Full Category B driving licence
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and electrical test equipment

Desirable  

• 2+ years Thermal, Hydro, or renewable generation plant maintenance experience or equivalent

• Experience in equipment commissioning activities

• Experience and Certification in the use of MEWP

• Knowledge of LOTO and permitting systems

• Experience in Maintenance, Environmental and Safety Management systems

• Plant technical services experience or equivalent

• Staff and / or Contractor supervision experience or equivalent

Location

This position will be based in Aghada Generation Station, Co Cork

Reporting to

Maintenance Manager, Aghada

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training 
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• 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

Salary

€44,788 - €50,483 per annum.

Closing Date

24th February 2026

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.