Senior Training Officer

Your new company Your new company has been Ireland's foremost energy company since their establishment in 1927. They are driven to make a difference by achieving zero carbon emissions by 2040.They are a strong, diversified utility operating right across the electricity market: from generation, through transmission and distribution, to supply. They also work in other related sectors where they can make a difference, including telecommunications, electric vehicle charging, home retrofits and more. Your new role Your new role as an Electrical Training Officer will see you be responsible for the provision of a variety of training, development and assurance services to the Generation business. This includes the delivery of specialist training in Plant Operations & Generation Station Electrical Practices.With in-depth knowledge of electrical processes and procedures, as the Electrical Training Officer you will deliver electrical switching operations, electrical machinery plant courses, and provide innovative solutions to develop and maintain staff technical competence in line with industry best practice, ISO requirements, Power Generation Technical Standards and Standard Operating Procedures.The position is open to nationwide applicants. Key Responsibilities Delivers technical & electrical training courses to Generation personnel and embeds Power Generation Technical Standards/ Guidelines, etc.Interpret complex electrical, operations, functional descriptions, P&ID’s, SLD’s and electrical drawings and deliver technical training courses to generation staff that recommends solutions/best practice.Evaluate and modernise existing training courses and materials.Use knowledge and experience from previous operations/maintenance roles to provide expert advice and support to the Generation Technical Capability Delivery team on training and competence assurance in fields of expertise.Liaise with internal departments to develop and maintain knowledge of products and gather content, keeping up to date on new developments.Use expert knowledge and experience to deliver training to operations/maintenance teams, ensuring learning outcomes, aims and objectives of course are achieved and lessons from past incidents are reinforced.Develop and influence policies and procedures.Provide expert input for projects in relation to generation operations and/or maintenance technical issues.Explore and suggest suitable tools, equipment and packages to deliver training.Ensure quality, environmental and Health & Safety standards are always maintained.Become familiar and competent with using SuccessFactors, our Learning Management System. What you need to succeed Essential Relevant or practical experience of troubleshooting or lecturing or maintenance or repair of electrical machinery or associated systems.Relevant experience in HV & LV power systems or electrical machinery.Good presentation skills and ability to impart technical knowledge to new and experienced personnelBe an effective communicator with excellent organisational and communication skills, verbal and writtenProficient IT skills, with good working knowledge of MS Office suite, incl. PowerPoint.A willingness to self-learn and improve. Desirable A recognised third level relevant 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.Ideally, the individual will have experience in some or most of the following areas:Experience in a training function or heavy process industry or similar industry.Installation/commissioning or maintenance or operations of some of the following: HV & LV distribution systems, generators, motors or electrical machines and systems, PLC’s control and automation systems, electrical protection systems, earthing systems, electrical testing, and isolation procedures.Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing training initiatives.Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation and isolation procedures. What you get in return Salary of between €57,900 to €68,150 per annum (based on your experience)Generous PensionAccess to staff well-being programmesGenerous parental leave entitlementsOpportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to a net-zero carbon futureProgressive, hybrid working modelCareer development through mentoring and trainingCorporate Social Responsibility OpportunitiesSports and Social ClubsNetworking opportunitiesCredit UnionStrong values-based and inclusive cultureStrong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion#LI-DNI #1121739 - Sean O'Connor