About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the role

Base Location: Great Island Power Station, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford

Salary: €51,000 - €70,000 (inclusive of local allowance) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We have an exciting opportunity for a Control and Instrument Technician to join our team at Great Island Power Station. In this role, you will be part of a team of Maintenance Technicians responsible for maintaining control & instrumentation plant and equipment to high standards and best practice to ensure the plant availability and reliability is maximised.

Key Responsibilities:

- Delivering quality maintenance of plant and equipment to minimise repeat defects and maximise availability and reliability throughout the station.

- Maintaining high standards of safety within the Maintenance department and working within the requirements of the company's safety rules.

- Ensuring that key control & instrumentation plant areas are maintained as defined by the planned maintenance strategy to the highest standards using best practice.

- Supervising and hosting contractors as required.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Educated to a minimum standard of FETAC National Craft Certificate or equivalent and have served a recognised apprenticeship.

- Competent in the use of maintenance management systems or equivalent.

- Experience in power plant or process industry.

- A broad understanding of Health, Safety and Environment (SHE).

- The ability to constructively challenge traditional thought processes outside of the normal parameters and consider different solutions.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 35 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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