Production Technician

Base Location:  Great Island Power Station, Campile, Co. Wexford

Salary:  64,000 Euros-75000 Euros+ a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent| Full Time  | Flexible First options available

The role

Great Island Power station is looking to hire Production Technicians to work on a shift pattern

You will

Production Technicians work as part of a small shift team with the following key responsibilities:

- Operation of the 464MW Great Island CCGT power station in accordance with all procedures and the site environmental permit.

- Undertake authorised duties to facilitate safe plant maintenance.

- Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement of plant operational practices and associated documentation.

- Pro-actively investigate plant and process trends to identify opportunities for improved safety, efficiency, availability or reliability.

- Be trained and enact duties as a first aider

You have

- Experience in the operation of power generation or similar process installations, or a fundamental understanding of power generation principles and ambition to develop in the role.

- Qualifications relevant to power plant operation and/or maintenance.

- Ability and discipline to follow rules, procedures and instructions and a basic understanding of process and behavioural safety.

- Willingness to work 12hr shifts as per a set roster which will cover operation of the plant on a 24 hour per day, 365 days per year basis

- Some level of flexibility to provide shift cover to allow colleagues to take annual leave, training events and short term emergent leave.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on 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 we generate energy.

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 james.walker2@sse.com / 01738 341514 to 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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