Technical Services Officer, Aghada Generating Station

Position Description

A vacancy exists for the position of Technical Services Officer within the Aghada Generating station. ESB Aghada Power Station in Cork consists of a 450 MW Alstom single shaft combined cycle gas turbine and 3 x 90 MW Alstom dual fuel open cycle gas turbines.

The Technical Services Officer will work across all functional areas of the station, providing technical services support to the maintenance, operations, and technical services. The role requires the successful candidate to work to the level of their competence to carry out assigned duties and to operate effectively in a dynamic, operational environment.

The position demands a high level of autonomy, flexibility, and initiative, with the ability to support other teams and projects as required to meet business needs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders are essential.

The successful candidate will be required on occasions to be flexible to attend out of hours as required by the business.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of technical and operational support across Aghada Generation Station. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering work across all areas of the station, including maintenance, technical and support functions.
• Managing procurement activities for services and parts.
• Maintaining station technical and safety documentation, completing inspection and work reports, and supporting compliance with ESB standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Acting as Work Controller for contractor services, including security, lift and insurance inspections, gate works, cabin hire, generator and mobile plant hire, and fire safety inspections, while ensuring compliance with the environmental management system and providing backup supervision as required and any other duties within your competence as required by your line manager.
• Contributing to project justifications and business cases, and providing procurement support through the development of specifications, tenders, contract administration, and contractor supervision.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience and technical knowledge of power station maintenance or mechanical maintenance practices in similar heavy process industry.
• Full Category B driving licence.
• Strong safety focus and knowledge of setting people to work safely.
• Leadership qualities with track record in supervising personnel.
• 2+ years Thermal, Hydro, or renewable generation plant maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience and Certification in the use of lifting / slinging equipment and manual handling.
• Knowledge of Lock out tag out (LOTO) and permitting systems.
• Experience in Maintenance, Environmental and Safety Management systems.
• Plant technical services experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs.

Location

This position will be based in Aghada Generation Station, Co Cork.

Reporting to

Maintenance Manager, Aghada.

Why Work with Us?

Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net-zero carbon future.

Progressive, hybrid working model.

Career development through mentoring and training.

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.

Sports and Social Clubs.

Networking opportunities.

Credit Union.

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.

Closing Date

14/04/2026

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, .

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero carbon electricity.

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

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