Shift Operations Technician - Energy Asset Control

Centrica; Athlone; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bord Gáis Energy in Athlone is seeking a Shift Operations Technician to support a 24/7 on-site operation, with some travel for training. This permanent role requires flexibility in shift patterns and a proactive, safety‑driven mindset.

You will monitor assets, control and dispatch in line with regulations, collaborate with teams and external partners, and provide concise reports to drive continuous improvement and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified or extensive experience in Electrical, Controls, Process, Systems engineering or Computer Science
• Post-qualification experience in Operations & Engineering in an energy-related company is beneficial
• Experience in an energy assets operations environment or control rooms is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Engage with key teams to support zero-harm safety and environmental culture and ensure compliance with REMIT, permits and licenses
• Monitor energy assets locally and remotely to identify issues
• Maximise asset operational efficiency in line with licences and permits
• Control and dispatch assets per local regulations
• Manage events and issues, escalating to minimise impact and support investigations
• Provide professional, concise communications to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of routines
• Ensure thorough handovers between shifts for safe operations and continuity
• Contribute to SLA-driven team performance and reporting
• Produce reports detailing asset availability and performance patterns
• Collaborate with Site, Asset Development, Operations, Trading, Finance, Regulation & DTS on technical support

Skills

Stakeholder management

SCADA operations

Data analytics

PI Systems

Power BI

Excel

Large data analysis

Operations experience

Education

Electrical/Controls/Process/Systems Engineering degree or extensive experience

Operations/Engineering in energy sector experience

Tools

PI Systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Bord Gáis Energy in Athlone is seeking a Shift Operations Technician to support a 24/7 on-site operation, with some travel for training. This permanent role requires flexibility in shift patterns and a proactive, safety‑driven mindset.

You will monitor assets, control and dispatch in line with regulations, collaborate with teams and external partners, and provide concise reports to drive continuous improvement and safe operations.