Maintenance Manager

Position Description

Coolkeeragh Power Station comprises a 400 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine and 53MW Open Cycle Gas Turbine and is located in Maydown, Northern Ireland.

The Maintenance Manager will form part of the senior management team at Coolkeeragh Power Station taking responsibility for the maintenance of the plant.

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, high performing person to work in a rewarding and achievement focussed environment with a track record of successfully delivery of the company vision. They will be a team player, flexible and a self-starter with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail. They will have the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, be able to lead as required and have a demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation with maintaining safety and commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibility of this role is to maintain a best-in-class CCGT Power Station and meeting the contractual obligations and commercial targets set for the plant. Other key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Implementation of maintenance policies

• Delivering safe and quality assured maintenance practices

• Ensuring best practice Work Management processes are executed systematically

• Optimising on-line and off-line plant maintenance

• Ensuring the Maintenance Team have all required skills and competencies to meet the demands of the station

• Promoting & Fostering teamwork and empowering and developing maintenance teams to deliver optimum capability

• Continually improving the overall asset performance

• Dealing effectively with suppliers, statutory bodies, outside agencies and contractors

• Management of spares; optimisation of parts holding

• Optimising contractual agreements with contractors and suppliers

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

Essential

• Significant experience in an industrial environment

• Demonstrated ability in leading a customer focused team

• Strong IT skills

Desirable

• 7-10 years’ experience in CCGT power plant operations, maintenance and/or systems is desirable

• Experience in project management and/or good planning skills

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or substantial equivalent work experience

Location

This position will be based in Coolkeeragh Power Station, Maydown, Northern Ireland.

Reporting to

Station Manager, Coolkeeragh Power Station

Why Work With Us?

• Career development through mentoring and training  
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 
• Networking opportunities 
• Generous Pension 
• Opportunity for private medical insurance 
• 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

£72,000 - £90,000

Closing Date

3rd  October 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.