GT - Shift Operations Technician, Coolkeeragh

Position Description

Coolkeeragh Power Station comprises CCGT and OCGT plants in the Maydown, N.Ireland. Coolkeeragh Power Station is managed, maintained and operated to strict efficiency and availability standards in a competitive commercial market. Coolkeeragh Power Station operates under the Generation and Trading division of ESB.

This is an opportunity for ambitious, high performing candidates to work in a dynamic, rewarding and achievement focused environment.

The Shift Operations Technician is responsible for operating the plant and its auxiliaries in the production of electricity in a safe and efficient manner. They will be required to operate as a Safety Precaution Establisher (SPE) within the plant safety rules.

They will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Start up, shut-down and operation of Power Stations in accordance with relevant legislation, site procedures and best practice standards.

• Monitor plant performance and alarms to ensure safe and efficient delivery of production targets and protection of plant integrity.
• Monitoring equipment, diagnosing equipment problems and reporting abnormal conditions for corrective action using the work management system.
• Plant attendance for routine monitoring, operations and fault response

• Carry out first line maintenance and preventative maintenance routines to maintain plant availability and reliability. 
• Maintain competencies as specified to meet role requirements
• Work flexibly to meet changing operational and business requirements.
• Carrying out project work and activities as directed
• Ensure compliance within the ESB Safety Rules, including the SPE role.
• Perform other roles within the safety rules such as Work Controller. 
• Compliance with safety and environmental obligations.
• Maintaining a shift operations record (log) and submitting operations reports as directed Assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and systems for plant operations, testing and related activities.
• Effective Communication with stakeholders such as SONI and ESB Trading
• Liaise with other departments as required or directed in the best interests of the business.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience of Power Stations operations or similar heavy process engineering.

• Good IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised craft qualification in an engineering discipline or 3 years recent experience and competence in process plant operations.

Desirable 

• A valid driving license 

Location

Coolkeeragh Power Station, Maydown, N.Ireland.

General 

It is not anticipated that a staff member still on probation will be eligible to apply for a promotional vacancy. Typically, an individual must have completed their probation and should have at least two years’ experience in their current role before being eligible to apply for a promotion. An application from a staff member who does not meet the above criteria must have the approval of both the senior line manager and the HRM within the BU before progressing to application

Note: For staff currently on non-monthly pay frequency, any promotion to Bands 5 and above will result in a change in pay frequency to monthly.

Reporting to

Operations Team Leader, Coolkeeragh Power Station

Why Work with 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 

• 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 

£39,323 - £49,158

Closing Date 

27th November 2025

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process 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.