Production Technican

SSE plc; Kerry Pike; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing services (GP & counselling)

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

You will monitor plant systems, report defects via MAXIMO, support Safe System of Work, and help optimise efficiency and controllable costs across Tarbert and the peaking plants.

A recognised trade or engineering qualification is required; extensive power generation experience and HMI supervision skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Trade or engineering qualification in electrical, controls, instrumentation, mechanical or chemical disciplines.
• Extensive experience in Process or Power Generation environments.
• Experience with monitoring and optimising plant systems and safety isolation.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, SOPs, and central control via HMI.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tarbert Next Generation Plant and peaking plants safely and efficiently.
• Investigate operational issues and report defects using MAXIMO.
• Support maintenance and Safe System of Work duties.
• Help optimise efficiency and controllable costs across Tarbert plants.

Skills

Plant operations monitoring

Analytical decision making

Safe isolation of equipment

P&ID understanding

Teamwork under pressure

Education

Trade or engineering qualification in Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation/Mechanical/Chemical

Tools

MAXIMO

HMI

Job description

Base Location: Tarbert Generation Station, Kerry, V31

Salary: €41,600 - €62,400 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + shift allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As Production Technician, you’ll play a pivotal role within the operational shift team, holding accountability for the operation of Tarbert Next Generation Plant and the peaking plants at Rhode and Tawnaghmore, with future responsibility for Platin power plant.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include

• Ensure the operation of plant meets the requirements of SSE’s Energy Management Centre (EMC) and Eirgrid, while protecting personnel, the environment and other SSE assets.
• Investigate operational issues across Tarbert Next Generation and the peaking plants, promptly reporting defects and maintaining detailed records in the MAXIMO work management system.
• Supporting planned maintenance and operational work by carrying out Safe System of Work (SSoW) duties in a timely manner.
• Supporting the optimisation of efficiency, production and controllable costs across Tarbert and the peaking plants.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have

• A recognised Trade or engineering qualification in Electrical, Controls, Instrumentation, Mechanical or Chemical disciplines.
• Extensive experience from within a Process, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical environment or similar.
• Demonstrable capability in monitoring, adjusting, and optimising process plant systems, including pumps, valves, piping networks and heaters, along with performing the safe isolation of plant equipment.
• An understanding of P&IDs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and how to monitor plant from a central control using an HMI
• A composed, focused and analytic mindset, capable of making timely, safe decisions in response to process upsets, operational deviations or critical alarms to restore stable plant conditions.
• Experience of carrying out routine daily plant inspections, recording findings and reporting any anomalies.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Thermal

SSE Thermal help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low‑carbon technologies. From ground‑breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen‑fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.