Operations Team Member, Aghada

ESB; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Plant Operator for Aghada Generation Station, Co Cork, to join a dynamic Operations team. The role focuses on safe, efficient operation of plant equipment, strict adherence to safety and environmental standards, and active participation in outages and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will work within a shift pattern, display strong analytical and communication skills, and commit to developing competency through a formal training programme.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse process and control information to respond to plant operational conditions.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant on site.
• Ensure the safety of all personnel.
• Carry out day-to-day activities such as monitoring, assessing, testing, and operating plant equipment.
• Operate the power plant in line with safety, environmental, commercial, and chemical requirements.
• Train and develop to achieve and maintain competency.
• Comply with safety and environmental obligations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the shift operations team in day-to-day activities.
• Maintain shift operations records and submit reports to the Operations Manager.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures and systems for plant operations and testing.
• Participate in scheduled meetings.
• Involve in front-line maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Support outages and project management as required.
• Contribute to business improvement projects and train others as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Skills

Process analysis

IT skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Craft qualification in Instrumentation/Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

Maintenance/Operations Management Systems

Job description

Position Description

Aghada Power Station is managed, maintained and operated to strict efficiency and availability standards in a competitive commercial market. The station is part of the Generating and Trading division of the ESB and is vital to the national electricity network.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious, high performing candidate to work in a dynamic, rewarding and results focused environment.

Reporting within the Operations function a Plant Operator is a team player and self-starter with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines as well as develop and motivate team members.

As ESB transitions to Net Zero by 2040, working in Aghada Generating Station offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact ESB’s vision.

Shift work is a feature of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all plant on site.


• Ensuring the safety of all personnel.


• Carrying out day-to-day activities such as monitoring, assessing, testing, and operating plant equipment.


• Operation of the power plant in line with strict safety, environmental, commercial, and chemical requirements.


• Training and developing to achieve and maintain competency.


• Compliance with safety and environmental obligations.


• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.


• Supporting the shift operations team in day-to-day activities.


• Maintaining a shift operations record and submitting reports as required by the Operations Manager.


• Assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and systems for plant operations, testing and related activities.


• Attending and contributing to scheduled meetings.


• Involvement in initial front-line maintenance/troubleshooting.


• Outage and project management as required.


• Participation on business improvement projects, as required.


• Train and develop themselves and others as required.


• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ability to analyse process and control information to appropriately respond to plant operational conditions.


• Excellent IT skills


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• High level of enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Experience of power station operations or a similar heavy process industry.


• A good working knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation and standards


• Environmental, safety and chemistry compliance experience


• Contractor support / supervision.


• Relevant CSCS tickets and qualifications.


• Awareness of Safe System of Work


• Experience using Maintenance/Operations Management Systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• A craft qualification or equivalent in an Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechanical field

All successful candidates will be required to engage in a training programme and must attain and demonstrate the full range of competencies within two years from their start date. These competencies will be retained through engagement in ongoing personal development plan and mandating process.

Location

Aghada Generation Station, Co Cork.

Reporting to

Operations Manager, Aghada or person deputising as nominated.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future


• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining


• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities


• Sports and Social Clubs


• Networking opportunities


• Credit Union


• Generous Pension


• Access to staff well-being programmes


• Generous parental leave entitlements


• Strong values-based and inclusive culture


• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion


• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€44,788 - €50,483 per annum

Closing Date

27th October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical


• Collaborative


• Growing and Adaptive


• Proactive


• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.