Power Stations Operations Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £42,000–£47,000

Permanent employment

Structured development programme

Rotating 12-hour shift pattern

Extensive technical training

Job summary

Hunter-Savage- is recruiting Power Stations Operations Technicians to support two major sites in County Antrim. Based across Kilroot and Ballylumford, the role starts with Monday to Friday training before moving to a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, giving hands-on exposure to complex plant and safe operation.

The successful candidate will complete a structured two to three year development programme, with comprehensive technical training and real long-term career progression in power generation.

Qualifications

• Strong safety awareness, initiative and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Driving licence and access to transport highly desirable.

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 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

Job description

Power Stations Operations Technician (64128c1765f5_power7) Islandmagee, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP42000 - GBP47000 per annum

Power Stations Operations Technician

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