Operations Manager

Electricity Supply Board; Maydown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility in Maydown, Northern Ireland, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. This role involves managing teams in a 24/7 operational environment while ensuring compliance with safety and commercial standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the power industry and strong leadership skills. The company offers career development opportunities and fosters a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Career development through mentoring

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Access to staff well-being programmes

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in power plant or similar industry.
• Ability to lead a high-performing and commercially focused team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Health and Safety Qualification is essential.
• Knowledge of ISEM market and UK regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational teams supporting the business 24/7.
• Optimize technical operation of the plant.
• Act as Nominated Safety Engineer at the site.
• Maintain Operations Team performance and competencies.
• Deal effectively with statutory bodies for high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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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 Operations 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:

• Leading and managing multiple operational teams supporting the business on a 24/7 basis.
• Optimising the commercial and technical operation of the plant.
• Acting as Nominated Safety Engineer for the site and leading all aspect of safety at the site and across broader company.
• Maintaining a best-in-class Operations Team performance for the plant and ensuring all required skills and competencies are developed and maintained within that team.
• Promoting & fostering teamwork across all Coolkeeragh Teams and empowering and developing operations teams to deliver optimum capability.
• Dealing effectively with statutory and other bodies to ensure plant runs to highest standards within REMIT and other obligations.
• Continuously reviewing and updating operations policies and procedures.
• Review, report on and minimising plant incidents.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The following are considered essential for the role:

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in power plant or similar process industry operating at Team Leader and/or power station management level.
• Demonstrated ability in leading a highly performing and commercially focused team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability tomanage and influence stakeholders and also present information to recipients at different levels of the organisation.
• A Health and Safety Qualification.
• Knowledge of the ISEM market and UK regulatory requirements.
• Experience in project management and/or good planning skills.

Qualifications

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

Location

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

Reporting To

Station Manager, Coolkeeragh Power Station

Why Work With Us?

• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• 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

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, [e-mail]

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact [e-mail]

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

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.