Electrical Instructor

Position Description

The Electrical Instructor is responsible for the provision of a variety of training, development and assurance services to the Generation business. This includes the delivery of specialist training in Plant Operations & Generation Station Electrical Practices. With in-depth knowledge of electrical processes and procedures, the Electrical Instructor will deliver electrical switching operations, electrical machinery plant courses, and provide innovative solutions to develop and maintain staff technical competence in line with industry best practice, ISO requirements, Power Generation Technical Standards and Standard Operating Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers technical & electrical training courses to Generation personnel and embeds Power Generation Technical Standards/ Guidelines, etc.
• Interpret complex electrical, operations, functional descriptions, P&ID’s, SLD’s and electrical drawings and deliver technical training courses to generation staff that recommends solutions/best practice.
• Evaluate and modernise existing training courses and material.
• Use knowledge and experience from previous operations/maintenance roles to provide expert advice and support to the Generation Technical Capability Delivery team on training and competence assurance in fields of expertise.
• Liaise with internal departments to develop and maintain knowledge of products and gather content, keeping up to date on new developments.
• Use expert knowledge and experience to deliver training to operations/maintenance teams ensuring learning outcomes, aims and objectives of course are achieved and lessons from past incidents are reinforced.
• Develop and influence policies and procedures. Provide expert input for projects in relation to generation operations and/or maintenance technical issues. Explore and suggest suitable tools, equipment and packages to deliver training.
• Ensure quality, environmental and Health & Safety standards are always maintained. Become familiar and competent with using SuccessFactors, our Learning Management System.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-driven tailored technical development program that involves obtaining relevant asset-based experience on the operation and fundamentals of plant in the various stations which will support and position the candidate to deliver training to others.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised third level relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship in an electrical/instrumentation discipline combined with suitable industry experience or having previous instructor/lecturing experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
• A Full Category B driving licence. 
• 5+ years relevant work experience. 
• Relevant or practical experience of troubleshooting or lecturing or maintenance or repair of electrical machinery or associated systems.
• Relevant experience in High Voltage & Low Voltage power systems or electrical machinery.
• Good presentation skills and ability to impart technical knowledge to new and experienced personnel.
• Be an effective communicator with excellent organisational and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficient IT skills, with a good working knowledge of MS Office suite, incl. Power Point.
• A willingness to self-learn and improve.

Desirable

• Experience in a training function or heavy process industry or similar industry.
• Installation/commissioning or maintenance or operations in some of the following: High Voltage & Low Voltage distribution systems, generators, motors or electrical machines and systems, PLC’s control and automation systems, electrical protection systems, earthing systems, electrical testing, and isolation procedures.
• Proven track record for designing, deploying, and managing training initiatives.
• Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation and isolation procedures.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-driven tailored technical development program that involves obtaining relevant asset-based experience on the operation and fundamentals of plant in the various stations which will support and position the candidate to deliver training to others.

Location

The position is open to nationwide applicants, the location is flexible however the successful candidate must reside in Ireland. 

This role will involve occasional travel to all generation locations to familiarise themselves on the plant's technical apparatus relevant to the areas of training and to deliver training when necessary or to central locations that combines training delivery for several locations. 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting to

Generation and Trading Technical Capability Delivery Manage.