Power Stations Operations Technician

Hunter Savage; Antrim; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Comprehensive technical training

Structured two to three year programme

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking several Power Stations Operations Technicians to support two major power generation sites in County Antrim. The roles are based across Kilroot and Ballylumford with an initial Monday–Friday training period and then a rotating 12-hour shift, days/nights/weekends, onsite.

The programme provides comprehensive technical training and a clear two-to-three year development path, with a starting salary of £42,000 to £47,000 and permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Practical technical experience in engineering or a technically focused environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and practical problem solving.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor power generation plant and associated systems.
• Complete routine inspections and identify potential faults.
• Start, synchronise, load and shut down generating units.
• Respond to alarms and changing plant conditions.
• Apply plant isolations to support safe maintenance.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, reports and shift handovers.
• Develop knowledge across mechanical, electrical and process systems.

Job description

Our client is hiring several Power Stations Operations Technicians to support operations across two major power generation sites in County Antrim. The successful candidates will follow a structured training and development programme, gaining hands on experience with complex plant and building a long term career in power generation.

Based across Kilroot and Ballylumford, the role is initially focused on Monday to Friday training before moving to a rotating 12 hour shift pattern covering days, nights and weekends. This onsite working arrangement provides valuable practical exposure across both facilities and the opportunity to develop highly specialised operational expertise.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

• Starting salary of £42,000 to £47,000
• Structured two to three year development programme with excellent long term progression
• No previous power generation experience required, with full technical training provided

The Role:

• Operate and monitor power generation plant and associated systems
• Complete routine inspections and identify potential faults
• Start, synchronise, load and shut down generating units
• Respond appropriately to alarms and changing plant conditions
• Apply plant and equipment isolations to support safe maintenance
• Maintain accurate operational logs, reports and shift handovers
• Develop knowledge across mechanical, electrical and process systems

The Person:

• Practical technical experience in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, production, utilities or another technically focused environment
• Strong technical aptitude and practical problem solving ability
• Genuine interest in how equipment and systems operate
• Strong safety awareness, initiative and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant apprenticeship, HNC, HND, foundation degree or technical degree advantageous
• Driving licence and access to transport highly desirable

The Rewards:

• Starting salary of £42,000 to £47,000
• Permanent employment
• Comprehensive technical training and a structured two to three year development programme
• Initial Monday to Friday training hours, followed by a rotating 12 hour shift pattern covering 8am to 8pm and 8pm to 8am
• Excellent long term career progression and exposure to advanced power generation systems

Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.