Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Technician at Tarbert Power Station, Co. Kerry. You will maintain instrumentation and control systems to keep plant operations safe and efficient, while supporting upgrades and project work.

You will manage contractor activities, issue permits and work safely as an Authorised Person when required. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills are essential for continuous improvement and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• National Craft Certificate in Instrumentation at NFQ Level 6 or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining instrumentation and control equipment in industrial/manufacturing/power environments.
• Experience managing permits, isolations and safe systems of work in safety-critical settings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills for sound technical decisions.
• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management software; Maximo experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems to ensure safe, reliable plant operation.
• Support projects: specification, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of upgraded equipment.
• Coordinate and manage on-site contractors to deliver work safely and to spec.
• Control isolations, permits and safe access as Authorised Person when appointed.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, drawings and maintenance documentation; identify improvements.

Skills

Fault-finding

Education

National Craft Certificate in Instrumentation NFQ Level 6

Equivalent instrumentation and control qualification

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Base Location: Tarbert Power Station, County Kerry

Salary: €41,600 -€62,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining the systems that monitor, control and protect power generation equipment across the station.Working as part of the engineering team, you'll help ensure the safety, reliability and efficiency of plant operations through planned maintenance, fault finding, improvement projects and contractor management activities.

You will

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems to help keep plant and equipment operating safely and reliably.
• Support instrumentation and controls projects, contributing to the specification, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment.
• Manage and coordinate contractors on site, ensuring work is delivered safely and in line with technical and operational requirements.
• Control isolations, permits and safe access to equipment, taking responsibility for safe systems of work when appointed as an Authorised Person.
• Maintain accurate technical records, calibration information, drawings and maintenance documentation, helping identify opportunities for continuous improvement

You have

• A National Craft Certificate in Instrumentation at NFQ Level 6, or an equivalent instrumentation and control qualification.
• Experience maintaining instrumentation, control or process automation equipment within an industrial, manufacturing, utilities or power generation environment.
• Experience managing permits, isolations and safe systems of work in a safety‑critical environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions and make sound technical decisions.
• Competent in the use of Enterprise Asset Management software for work control. Experience in Maximo would be beneficial

Experience with calibration activities, PLCs, SCADA systems, remote I/O, operational technology, control systems, cyber security risks to operational technology, hazardous area equipment or contractor management would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and relevant experience.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro‑electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Thermal help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low‑carbon technologies. From ground‑breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen‑fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.