Operations Technician

Astute People; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People is seeking an Operations Technician to join the Edenderry power plant project in County Offaly, Ireland, on a 3-month initial contract. The role requires operating and monitoring plant equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation, and supporting maintenance during outages.

The position offers a day rate of €300.00 to €400.00, outside IR35, with a September 2026 start date. The contractor will be expected to comply with site safety rules and environmental requirements during the

Qualifications

• Experience operating and monitoring power generation equipment.
• Ability to fault-find and log defects clearly.
• Experience supporting maintenance during outages.
• Adherence to safety procedures and site rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor power generation plant and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Monitor plant performance and respond to issues.
• Support maintenance during outages and other plant maintenance activities.
• Coordinate site deliveries, sampling and laboratory analysis as needed.
• Act as part of the site's first-line response to plant emergencies, maintaining safe access.

Skills

Plant operations

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Maintenance support

Job description

Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for an Operations Technician to join the Operator on a decarbonization and renewable energy upgrade project at the Edenderry power plant in County Offaly, Ireland for a 3 months initial contract.

The Operations Technician position comes with a day rate from €300.00 to €400.00 per day.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Operate and monitor power generation plant and associated equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.
• Monitor plant performance, availability and process efficiency, identifying and responding to operational issues or abnormalities.
• Operate plant in accordance with System Operator instructions, site procedures and applicable I-SEM requirements.
• Carry out first-line fault finding, accurately recording defects within the site maintenance management system.
• Support maintenance teams during planned outages, breakdowns and other plant maintenance activities.
• Manage site deliveries where required, including material intake, sampling and coordination of samples for laboratory analysis.
• Ensure all operational activities comply with site Safety Rules, environmental licences and relevant health & safety procedures.
• Act as part of the site's first-line response to plant emergencies, maintaining safe access and security of the facility

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Operations Technician position:

• Edenberry, Ireland
• €300.00 to €400.00 - Outside IR35
• Start date - September 2026
• 3 months initially

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.