Power Plant Ops Engineer: Optimize, Lead & Ensure Safety

BnM; Edenderry; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BnM is seeking an Operations Engineer to join our team in Ireland. The role focuses on operation and monitoring of electricity generating assets to optimise availability, efficiency and commercial performance while upholding safety and environmental standards on a shift basis.

Key duties include monitoring assets to maximise uptime, managing permit-to-work safety, coordinating across boundaries, and supporting maintenance during outages.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required; 4–5 years of industry experience preferred.
• Ability to translate daily operations into strategic, measurable goals.
• Experience with Electrical, Mechanical or Automation systems; Power Plant/Heavy Industry exposure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor thermal generating assets to optimise availability and efficiency.
• Act as authorised person under Permit to Work for process safety.
• Coordinate safety across control boundaries for maintenance tasks.
• Support outage and breakdown maintenance activities as needed.
• Lead shift team and liaise with other plant teams to meet objectives.
• Maintain interfaces with owners, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure reliability of supply.
• Participate in performance management to achieve team goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

Maintenance Management System

Job description

BnM is seeking an Operations Engineer to join our team in Ireland. The role focuses on operation and monitoring of electricity generating assets to optimise availability, efficiency and commercial performance while upholding safety and environmental standards on a shift basis.

Key duties include monitoring assets to maximise uptime, managing permit-to-work safety, coordinating across boundaries, and supporting maintenance during outages.