Power Plant Shift Leader

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Well-being programmes

Diversity and inclusion

Parental leave entitlements

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) in Dublin is seeking a Shift Team Leader for Dublin Stations to manage the day-to-day operations of Poolbeg, Dublin Bay Power and North Wall plants. You will lead a frontline operations team, ensure safety, reliability and commercial performance of the generating assets.

The role requires strong leadership, multi-tasking and the ability to coordinate with other departments while delivering safe, compliant and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent or DIT Certificate in Power Plant Technology (Plant Management),or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant experience in a similar role or in power plant operations, maintenance, technology, systems and procedures.
• Trained, authorised and experienced in Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Experience of managing teams.
• Understanding of the commercial side of the generation business.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all plant on site.
• Ensuring the safety of all personnel under his/her control.
• Leading and directing the shift Operations team in their day-to-day activities, rostering, assessing training needs, developing staff and managing individual performance plans.
• Participation on business projects as required.
• Acting in the roles of Safety from the System Co-ordinator (SSC), Work Controller and Control Person, they will manage, administer and ensure compliance with the Safety Rules.
• Compliance with safety and environmental obligations.
• Maintaining a shift operations record (log) 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.
• Interact with other departments as required or directed in the best interests of the business.
• Outage and project management as required.

Skills

Team management

Safety compliance

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

DIT Certificate in Power Plant Technology (Plant Management)

Job description

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) in Dublin is seeking a Shift Team Leader for Dublin Stations to manage the day-to-day operations of Poolbeg, Dublin Bay Power and North Wall plants. You will lead a frontline operations team, ensure safety, reliability and commercial performance of the generating assets.

The role requires strong leadership, multi-tasking and the ability to coordinate with other departments while delivering safe, compliant and efficient plant operations.