Power Plant Operations Engineer (Shift Work)

Enexa Partners; Edenderry; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Enexa Partners in Ireland is seeking an Operations Engineer for a power plant/heavy industrial facility in Ballykilleen, Edenderry. The role focuses on operation and monitoring of electricity generating assets, optimizing availability, efficiency, and commercial performance while maintaining long-term equipment integrity.

The position requires 4–5 years of industry experience, an engineering degree, and HV safety training.

Qualifications

• 4/5 Years of industry experience.
• Engineering Degree - BSc, MSc, Management qualification and/or experience.
• Experience in connecting daily operations to strategic & specific goals.
• Ability to build trust based two-way communication both internally & externally.
• Any previous experience with Electrical, Mechanical or Automation systems.
• Desirable: Experience in Power Plant or Heavy Industry Plant. An understanding of policies and regulations in the industry, IT skills & Maintenance Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor of Thermal Generating Assets to optimise availability, process efficiency and compliance with IPPC licence and to meet other business objectives.
• Maximise ancillary services revenues by updating plant status to grid system operator, avoidance of AS penalties & assist with CI initiatives.
• Act as the 'Authorised' Person under Permit to Work System with full responsibility for managing process safety of thermal assets.
• The candidate should be High Voltage Safety Trained (Telemess) for coordination of safety precautions across control boundaries.
• Site access/egress, security of property and first line response in emergency.
• Participate in the broader management of the Plant and the development of Human Resources.
• Carry out process fault diagnosis and reporting through the Maintenance Management System.
• Pro-active and creative in problem solving and have initiative.
• Lead and manage a shift team, give direction to Operation Technicians and liaise with other plant teams to achieve objectives.
• Maintain interfaces with owners, stakeholders, authorities, suppliers and contractors.
• Liaise with I-SEM market and commercial team to ensure economic outturn for the business.
• Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own and wider team objectives.

Skills

Industry experience

Engineering degree

Power plant experience

Safety training

Education

Engineering Degree (BSc, MSc)

Job description

Enexa Partners in Ireland is seeking an Operations Engineer for a power plant/heavy industrial facility in Ballykilleen, Edenderry. The role focuses on operation and monitoring of electricity generating assets, optimizing availability, efficiency, and commercial performance while maintaining long-term equipment integrity.

The position requires 4–5 years of industry experience, an engineering degree, and HV safety training.