E&I Technician

Electricity Supply Board; Maydown; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The EC&I Technician at ESB's Coolkeeragh Power Station in Maydown, Northern Ireland, will perform maintenance on electrical, control and instrumentation assets to high safety standards. The role requires the ability to multi-task, plan maintenance and outages, and to coordinate with staff and contractors.

You will work under the EC&I Team Leader, raise and close work orders in the CMMS, write procedures, and ensure compliance with ATEX and environmental obligations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience Electrical / Control & Instrumentation Maintenance.
• Experienced in PLC, DCS and Instrument calibration.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical systems, C&I hardware and plant automation systems
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• An understanding of Power Generation, mechanical, heavy rotational and pressure systems.
• Experience in liaising with relevant statutory bodies and contractors e.g. ATEX
• Experience in project management and/or good planning skills
• Full Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Faultfinding and Maintaining Electrical and Control assets in accordance with the technician's specialist technical discipline.
• Raising and closing work orders and maintaining accurate maintenance records using the on-site CMMS.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of Maintenance and Outage works.
• Supervising and directing contractors.
• Writing and implementing procedures and working instructions.
• Comply with corporate and statutory safety and environmental obligations.
• Carry out authorised roles under Site and Corporate safety rules.
• Liaise and work with other departments as required or directed.
• Carry out Project work and activities as directed.
• Support outside normal working hours will be a requirement in this role.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Control & Instrumentation

PLC / DCS

Project planning

Staff coordination

Education

Relevant apprenticeship

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

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Job Type: Full-time

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 EC&I Technician will carry out maintenance associated with the Power Plant and its auxiliaries to the highest safety standards and practices. They will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and manage, develop and motivate team members. Have a demonstrable ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Faultfinding and Maintaining Electrical and Control assets in accordance with the technician's specialist technical discipline.
• Raising and closing work orders and maintaining accurate maintenance records using the on-site CMMS.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of Maintenance and Outage works.
• Supervising and directing contractors.
• Writing and implementing procedures and working instructions.
• Comply with corporate and statutory safety and environmental obligations.
• Carry out authorised roles under Site and Corporate safety rules. The successful candidate will fulfil the role of a Work Controller and Permit Holder under the current SSoW.
• Liaise and work with other departments as required or directed.
• Carry out Project work and activities as directed.
• Support outside normal working hours will be a requirement in this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience Electrical / Control & Instrumentation Maintenance.
• Experienced in PLC, DCS and Instrument calibration.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical systems, C&I hardware and plant automation systems
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• An understanding of Power Generation, mechanical, heavy rotational and pressure systems.
• Experience in liaising with relevant statutory bodies and contractors e.g. ATEX
• Experience in project management and/or good planning skills
• Full Drivers License

Qualifications

• A relevant apprenticeship or equivalent.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Location

The successful person will be based at Coolkeeragh Power Station.

Reporting to

Reporting to the E C&I Team Leader.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• 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

Closing Date

3rd November 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

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

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.