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Asset Project Engineer, Coolkeeragh (UK)

 
 
Vacancy Number:  24583
Engineering - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description

 

Coolkeeragh Power Station is part of ESB and comprises a 400MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine’s (CCGT’s) and 56MW OCGT and is located at Maydown, N.Ireland. 

 

The Asset Project Engineer will have responsibility for plant performance, condition monitoring, technical support, and project delivery on site.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates to work in a dynamic, rewarding and achievement focussed environment. They will be a team player, flexible and a self-starter with good problem-solving skills. They will have the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, be able to lead as required and have a demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

 Duties will include but not be limited to: 

 

  • Plant performance and conditioning monitoring.
  • Collating and analysing technical and commercial data
  • Engineering support on the computerised maintenance management system
  • Develop and test site Business Continuity Plans
  • Engineering support on long term asset management via CAR and LTAP processes
  • Ensuring plans meet safety, environmental, quality, technical, and commercial targets
  • Managing site specific projects that have defined time or functional start and end criteria. These may include CAPEX projects, plant investigations, technical and commercial project assignments, audits etc
  • Supporting and leading project management of outages.
  • Development of contingency plans associated with the above
  • Engineering support to operations and maintenance teams, including management of plant modification and optimisation projects
  • Proactive involvement in Station Safety initiatives and activities, including acting as Work Controller under the station safety rules.
  • Additional duties as required by line manager

 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience 

 

 Essential 

 

  • Significant relevant power plant experience or similar process industry in a commercial environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills encompassing an ability to prepare reports to suit recipients at different levels of the organisation and make presentations as required
  • Strong IT skills.

 

Desirable 

 

  • Working experience in the use, development and management of planning software and computerised maintenance management systems

 

 

Qualifications


Essential 

 

  • Degree / 3rd level qualification or equivalent in engineering, or a related technical or science-based subject.

 

Desirable 

 

  • Professional registration with recognised engineering institute.

 

 

Location

 

This position will be based in Coolkeeragh Power Station.

 

 

Reporting to

 

Station Asset Manager, Coolkeeragh.

 

 

Why Work with Us?

 

  • Opportunity to lead our transition to net zero carbon future
  • Career development through mentoring and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Networking opportunities
  • Generous Pension
  • Access to staff well-being programmes
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 

 

Salary

 

£54,985 - £68,731

 

 

Closing Date

 

3rd May 2024

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

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