Shift Operations Technician

Shift Operations Technician page is loaded

Shift Operations Technician

Apply locations Athlone time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: August 22, 2025 (7 days left to apply) job requisition id R0075245

Join us, be part of more.

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.

About your team:

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.

About your role:

Bord Gáis Energy are setting up a new Energy Management Centre (EMC) in Ireland, and we're looking for a number of 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 System (BESS). There is also the potential to manage multiple other types of energy asset in the future.

As Shift Operation Technician, you'll effectively interpret data from multiple sources, react promptly to event notifications and follow established procedures to rectify and escalate issues, in line with contractual, License & Permit obligations.

The role will require the ability to work across a 24/7 shift pattern unsupervised and be comfortable in taking initiative and making decisions and play a key role in avoiding any safety risks and limiting our exposure related to unplanned outages and power operational practices.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- 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 to maximise efficiency in line with contractual terms.
- Monitoring energy assets to maximise 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.

Here's what we're looking for:

- Relevant degree or significant experience in Electrical, Controls, Process, or Systems Engineering
- Knowledge of energy and system service markets; understanding asset interactions is a plus
- Skilled in operating energy assets and SCADA control systems
- Strong data analysis skills; proficient with OSI PI, Power BI, and Excel
- Ability to source, combine, analyse, and present large datasets
- Familiarity with incident management, root cause investigations, and action tracking is advantageous
- Solid technical understanding of equipment and processes

Why should you apply?

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

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

We are Centrica

We're powered by purpose

Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we're not just part of the energy transition, we're leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we're bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why.

We're looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That's why we have the UK's best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We're a people place after all.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---