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We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.
We’re the pride of Ireland. Bord Gáis Energy have been powering the nation’s homes and businesses for almost 40 years. But now, we’re so much more than just gas and electric. Through our unique combination of household heroes and energy assets, we’re at the heart of the energy transition in Ireland, strengthening the country’s energy security and helping customers get ready for a net zero future.
🚀 Shift Operations Technician
📍 Location: Athlone - On-Site with some travel required to other sites for training/meeting purposes
🕒 Permanent role
Competitive salary & shift allowance
Due to the nature of our 24/7 operation, this position requires participation in a rotating shift pattern and standby rota. Full flexibility regarding working hours and shift arrangements is essential.
Engagement and collaboration with key teams to support the development of a Zero harm and continuous improvement safety and environmental culture and ensure Safety, contractual, REMIT, Permit & License compliance.
Monitoring energy assets both locally and remotely to highlight any issues
Maximise Asset operational efficiency in line with contractual, Licence & Permit requirements
Control, & Dispatch of Assets in line with local regulations and rules
Managing events and unforeseen issues and escalating as required to minimise the impact and support event investigations to deliver a continuous improvement culture
Providing professional, concise communications to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Maintain accurate records of all tasks undertaken and ensure routines are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Ensuring a comprehensive and thorough handover takes place between shift teams to maintain continuity of safe operations and ensure ongoing knowledge of work activities.
Working efficiently in an SLA (Service Level Agreement) driven team environment
Producing reports detailing asset availability and performance patterns
Adhering to all applicable company policies, procedures and business ethics codes
Close collaboration with multiple internal business units such as Site teams, Asset Development, Operations, Trading, Finance, Regulation & DTS – providing technical advice and support services facilitating the success and growth of these areas
Engagement with external stakeholders such as system operators, transmission operators, regulators, compliance bodies and OEM’s
Take part in project teams or manage various projects as the business requires
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Experience in the Operation of Energy Assets and SCADA control systems
Data analytical skills, beneficial if experienced on PI Systems, Power BI and Excel
Ability to source, combine, analyse and presentation of large datasets.
Experience in an Operations Environment or Control rooms or experience in Energy Assets or process environment
Education and Certifications required to perform the role
Qualification or extensive experience in (e.g., Electrical, Controls, Process, Systems engineering or Computer Science)
Post qualification experience in a role involving Operations & Engineering work, in an energy related company is beneficial
Desirable but not essential
Knowledge of energy markets and System Service markets and how energy assets interacts with these markets will be an advantage.
Experience of Operational environments and Control rooms
experience working with EDIL and Remit processes
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/bordgais
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