Power Plant Operations Technician — Training Path

TTEP UK & Ireland Investments Ltd; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Station Operations Technician role supporting Kilroot and Ballylumford plants in Northern Ireland. The role forms a 2-3 year structured training programme with on-the-job experience and formal training, leading to fully competent Operations Technician status within a major electricity generation business.

You will work on gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and associated systems, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude and interest in engineering or plant operations.
• Experience with machinery or industrial processes is advantageous.
• Awareness of relevant safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate generating plant in accordance with procedures and instructions.
• Monitor plant performance from control room during start-up, load changes and shutdowns.
• Carry out routine inspections and report defects or abnormal conditions.
• Support isolation and reinstatement of equipment per LOTO procedures.
• Assist in diagnosing plant issues with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Complete checks, tests, records and logs accurately.
• Progress through training toward Authorised Person status in safety rules.
• Participate in emergency and incident response activities.

Skills

Engineering interest

Plant operations experience

Safety awareness

Numerical/analytical

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

HNC/HND/Foundation Degree

Practical engineering experience

Job description

Power Station Operations Technician role supporting Kilroot and Ballylumford plants in Northern Ireland. The role forms a 2-3 year structured training programme with on-the-job experience and formal training, leading to fully competent Operations Technician status within a major electricity generation business.

You will work on gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and associated systems, with full training provided.