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 Deliver technical & electrical training courses to Generation personnel and embed Power Generation Technical Standards/Guidelines.
Interpret complex electrical, operations, functional descriptions, P&IDs, SLDs, and electrical drawings and deliver technical training courses to generation staff that recommend 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 courses 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 Success Factors, 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.
Qualifications Essential A recognised third level relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship in an electrical/instrumentation discipline combined with suitable industry experience, or previous instructor/lecturing experience in a similar role.
A Full Category B driving licence.
5+ years relevant work experience.
Relevant or practical experience of troubleshooting, lecturing, 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.
Effective communicator with excellent organisational and communication skills, verbal and written.
Proficient IT skills, with a good working knowledge of MS Office suite, including Power Point.
A willingness to self-learn and improve.
Desirable Experience in a training function or heavy process industry or similar industry.
Installation/commissioning, maintenance, or operations experience in some of the following: High Voltage & Low Voltage distribution systems, generators, motors or electrical machines and systems, PLCs, 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.
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 generation locations to familiarise themselves with plant technical apparatus relevant to the areas of training and to deliver training when necessary or to central locations combining training delivery for several locations.
Reporting to Generation and Trading Technical Capability Delivery Manager