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About your team:
We’re the pride of Ireland. Bord Gáis Energy has powered homes and businesses for nearly 40 years. Now, we’re more than just gas and electric. Through our household heroes and energy assets, we’re at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition, strengthening energy security and helping customers prepare for a net-zero future.
About your role:
Bord Gáis Energy is establishing a new Energy Management Centre (EMC) in Ireland. We’re looking for Shift Operation Technicians to join this new team. The EMC manages all energy assets in Ireland, the UK, and Europe, including Gas Peaking Power Plants and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). There is potential to manage additional energy assets in the future.
As a Shift Operation Technician, you’ll interpret data from multiple sources, respond promptly to event notifications, and follow procedures to resolve and escalate issues, in line with contractual, license, and permit obligations.
This role requires working across a 24/7 shift pattern, being proactive in decision-making, and playing a key role in safety and operational risk management.
Responsibilities include:
* Collaborating with teams to promote safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with safety, contractual, REMIT, permit, and license requirements.
* Monitoring energy assets to maximize efficiency in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
* Controlling and dispatching assets per local regulations and rules.
* Managing events and issues, escalating as needed, and supporting investigations to foster continuous improvement.
* Communicating professionally and concisely with stakeholders.
* Maintaining accurate records and completing routines timely.
* Ensuring effective handovers between shifts to maintain safety and operational continuity.
* Working efficiently within SLA-driven environments.
* Producing reports on asset performance and availability.
* Adhering to company policies, procedures, and ethics.
Qualifications and skills:
* Degree or significant experience in Electrical, Controls, Process, or Systems Engineering.
* Knowledge of energy markets and asset interactions is a plus.
* Experience operating energy assets and SCADA systems.
* Strong data analysis skills; proficient with OSI PI, Power BI, and Excel.
* Ability to analyze and present large datasets.
* Familiarity with incident management and root cause analysis is advantageous.
* Solid technical understanding of equipment and processes.
Why apply?
We’re a people-focused organization that values your well-being and growth. Our total rewards are designed to support your needs, physically, emotionally, and financially. Discover more about why we’re a great place to work at https://www.morethanacareer.energy/bordgais.
If you’re passionate about energy, sustainability, and personal growth, join us to find your purpose where your voice matters, your development is prioritized, and your ambitions are supported.
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