Manufacturing Technician

COMPANY

Energia

POSITION

Manufacturing Technician

LOCATION

Huntstown Power Station, Dublin 11

This role will be offered on a hybrid working basis.

At Energia Group, energy moves us to deliver careers that power a greener and fairer future. Across our two brands that serve the entire island of Ireland - Energia and Power NI - we supply hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses with positive energy solutions and innovative technologies leading Ireland's decarbonisation efforts. We're looking for people with positive energy who want to transform their ambition into impact in our environment and communities.

About the role

Energia, part of Energia Group, have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician based in Huntstown Power Station.

Reporting directly to our Huntstown Production Manager, the Manufacturing Technician undertakes the operations and maintenance of the two Huntstown CCGT power plants and the balance of plant systems, 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.

What we offer

23-25 days holiday per year Plus 10 statutory

Annual cost of living salary review

Performance based bonus of up to 10% of your salary

Pension scheme - A generous matching pension scheme

Career progression - Great opportunities and year round learning

Fully paid private medical insurance

Opportunity to buy extra holidays

Employee assistance programme (Counselling Service)

Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity pay

Wellbeing / L&D calendars

Membership of sports and social clubs

Subsidised gym membership

Car parking

Cycle to work scheme options

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities

Day-to-day, here's what your new role would look like:

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the two power plants to meet electricity production targets in accordance with 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 problems 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.

• Promote a culture of safety, health and wellbeing of all persons working in the power plant.

• Compile detailed technical reports and procedures on plant process and performance.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and implement improvements in all areas of the power station.

• 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.

• This is a 24/7 shift role which requires a degree of flexibility around shift coverage.

Our key criteria

These are the qualifications, experience, skills, or knowledge you must have:

• Completion of a time-served apprenticeship and / or a third level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, C&I or Automation Engineering.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues on production equipment, e.g. mechanical, electrical, automation, control, process chemistry.

• Proven ability to operate and / or maintain production plant and equipment.

• Demonstrable experience of drafting and updating operating procedures and / or technical reports.

Our desirable criteria

These help decide between talent who meet all the essential criteria:

• Experience in the electricity / power industry, e.g. electricity power generation.

• Safety authorisation under a Safe System of Work.

• 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.

If you are enthusiastic about this role but don't 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 we're looking for.

Social opportunities

We have a number of social opportunities for employees to build peer to peer networks and provide feedback to the business including our Employee Connect Groups, Green Team and Women's Network - Women in Energy and of course not forgetting our Social Clubs.

Learning and development

At Energia Group we thrive best as a business when our employees are continually learning and developing core skills. In addition, we offer bespoke one to one mentoring for business skills via our in-house Mentoring Programme.

Our Values

TRUSTWORTHY

We're trusted to bring our best selves to work, treat our customers with care an empower people and communities.

DYNAMIC

We're adaptable and agile, always developing new ideas to improve our customers' lives, achieve our business goals and lead on climate action.

RESOURCEFUL

We're creative and capable, countering everyday problems and committing our resources to developing the solutions that deliver the best service for all.

COMMUNITY FOCUSED

We partner with charitable organisations, donating money, time and expertise to benefit good causes.

Apply now!

A reserve list will be held for six months in which you will be placed if you are suitable for the role. Energia Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: 13/03/2025