ESB

Plant Operations Instructor

ESB

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ireland

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Salary

💰 €59,980 - €70,564 per year

About the role

  • The Plant Operations Instructor plays a crucial role in plant operations training material design, maintenance, and delivery of power plant operations related training services to the Generation business.
  • It involves delivering training that follows our externally accredited training program and conduct assessments on students for both theory, student on the job assignments and student practical demonstrations.
  • The Plant Operations Instructor will possess the capability and competence to deliver plant operations training in a formal classroom setting and on the field.
  • This role will ensure the business has suitably trained operators developing the correct current and future capability required for operating our conventional thermal and combustion turbine assets.
  • Key Responsibilities Design training material when required for power plant systems including grid connected generators, steam turbines, gas turbines, and heavy rotating plant.
  • Deliver plant operator training to operators of large thermal plants, Combined Cycle Gas Turbines, Open Cycle Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines both in a classroom and on-site plant setting.
  • Conduct student assessments and collate results for both theory, student assignments and competency assessment.
  • Ensure scheduling programs are used to maximize collective training delivery effectiveness and work with the training scheduler to produce yearly training plans.
  • Provide training improvement plans for students where identified.
  • Deliver training on main plant systems, such as water steam cycle, air flue and gas, main drive train.
  • Deliver training on sub systems, for example, lube oil, CCW systems, fuel handling, gland steam etc.
  • Consult with internal departments to develop and maintain knowledge of products and gather content, working closely with Training Officers and keeping up to date on new developments.
  • Assist in the development of new training solutions to address changing operational requirements.
  • Work as part of the wider Technical Training Team to provide support duties for the team.

Requirements

  • A recognised third level mechanical or electrical 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.
  • 5+ years experience of power plant systems, knowledge or operations.
  • A Full Category B driving licence.
  • Must be capable of reading and disseminating technical documentation such as manuals, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, technical drawings etc.
  • Excellent proficiency, understanding and working knowledge of IT systems (Microsoft applications).
  • Must be an effective communicator/presenter with people skills that can transfer technical knowledge to students.
Benefits
  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringpower plant systemsstudent assessmentstraining material designcompetency assessmenttechnical documentationProcess and Instrumentation Diagramstechnical drawingstraining delivery
Soft Skills
effective communicatorpresentation skillspeople skillstransfer technical knowledgetraining improvement planning
Certifications
third level mechanical engineering qualificationthird level electrical engineering qualificationapprenticeship in electrical/instrumentation discipline