O&M Power Plant Operations Technician

The O&M Power Plant Operations Technician at GE Vernova in Shannonbridge, Ireland, is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Power Station. This involves operating and monitoring control systems, ensuring compliance with EHS policies, responding to operational variances, and performing field rounds. The role requires working in the control room and the field, taking emergency actions, and reporting to the Operations Shift Leader.

Must Have

• Operate and monitor Distributed Control System, HMI, Continuous Emissions Monitoring
• Ensure compliance with site Quality Procedures, Work Instructions and EHS Policy
• Ensure Station operates within customers PPA limits
• Understand and respond to variances in normal station operating parameters
• Monitor plant and process according to Operating Procedures
• Perform operations monitoring rounds in the field
• Monitor and follow generating profiles as dispatched via the grid control center
• Report items beyond the scope and capabilities of shift personnel to Shift Supervisor
• Maintain and update all routines, schedules and reports
• Report unsafe conditions, events and hazards to the Shift Supervisor
• Assist in routine testing of plant and equipment
• Report equipment deficiencies and record required information into the computerised maintenance management system
• Follow Operating Procedures and work instructions
• Practical Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical) or relevant experience
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written)
• Able to learn fast and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions when needed
• Willingness to work in 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

Good to Have

• Experience as an Operator, preferably in a Power Station
• Highly organised
• Responsive and pro-active
• Flexible and calm
• Detail conscious
• Operating Distributed Control Systems & HMI
• Plant water chemistry knowledge
• Previous power generation or continuous process experience
• GE Aero Power Plant Experience

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova have an exciting opportunity for a O&M Power Plant Operations Technician to work at our facility in Shannonbridge, Ireland. The Operations Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Power Station, according to the Grid Company demands and the contract with the Customer, taking emergency action, where necessary. The Operator will be working in the field and the control room.

Job Description

As Operator you report to the Operations Shift Leader.

Main Responsibilities:

• To operate and monitor the, Distributed Control System, HMI, Continuous Emissions Monitoring, and all other control room and station control systems in order to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the plant and process
• Ensure compliance with all site Quality Procedures, Work Instructions and EHS Policy and Procedures
• Ensure Station operates within customers PPA limits
• Understand and respond to variances in normal station operating parameters and take necessary corrective actions in order to maintain safe operation of the station from the control room or in the field
• Monitor plant and process to ensure that operation is in accordance with all relevant Operating Procedures
• Perform operations monitoring rounds in the field and support the maintenance of the equipment with routine interventions
• Monitor and follow all generating profiles as dispatched via the grid control center, and follow all (National) grid control center instructions
• Report items beyond the scope and capabilities of shift personnel to Shift Supervisor
• Maintain and update all routines, schedules and reports with relevant plant operating data
• Report unsafe conditions, events and hazards to the Shift Supervisor
• Assist in routine testing of plant and equipment
• Report equipment deficiencies and record required information into the computerised maintenance management system to direct repairs
• Follow Operating Procedures and work instructions when carrying out any activity and report any deficiencies when identified

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Practical Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical) or relevant experience.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written)
• Able to learn fast and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions when needed
• Willingness to work in 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays GE Aero Power Plant Experience is a benefit.

Desirable

• Experience as an Operator, preferably in a Power Station
• Excellent interpersonal skills able to communicate in a friendly, open and constructive manner
• Highly organised
• Responsive and pro-active
• Flexible and calm
• Detail conscious
• Operating Distributed Control Systems & HMI
• Plant water chemistry knowledge
• Previous power generation or continuous process experience

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No