Electrical Technician - Power Plant Reliability & Projects

SSE plc; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP and 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements: maternity/adption

Job summary

SSE plc seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician at Tarbert Power Station, Tarbert, County Kerry. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical plant and equipment, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance across the site.

Join a skilled engineering team, support outage work, manage permits and isolation processes, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding high safety standards. Salary and benefits reflect industry norms in Ireland.

Qualifications

• National Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering (NFQ Level 6) or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining electrical equipment in an industrial, generation, or safety-critical environment.
• Experience issuing/managing electrical isolation permits and safe access to plant.
• Strong commitment to safety with ability to assess risk and make sound decisions.
• Clear communication and organisational skills with colleagues, contractors and technical specialists.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical plant and equipment.
• Support electrical and instrumentation projects from scope through commissioning.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee contractors to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Safety-conscious

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

National Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Permits management

Electrical isolation

Authorised Person duties

Job description

SSE plc seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician at Tarbert Power Station, Tarbert, County Kerry. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical plant and equipment, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance across the site.

Join a skilled engineering team, support outage work, manage permits and isolation processes, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding high safety standards. Salary and benefits reflect industry norms in Ireland.