Operations Technician

Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for an Operations Technician to join the Operator on a decarbonization and renewable energy upgrade project at the Edenderry power plant in County Offaly, Ireland for a 3 months initial contract. The Operations Technician position comes with a day rate from €300.00 to €400.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Operate and monitor power generation plant and associated equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.
• Monitor plant performance, availability and process efficiency, identifying and responding to operational issues or abnormalities.
• Operate plant in accordance with System Operator instructions, site procedures and applicable I-SEM requirements.
• Carry out first-line fault finding, accurately recording defects within the site maintenance management system.
• Support maintenance teams during planned outages, breakdowns and other plant maintenance activities.
• Manage site deliveries where required, including material intake, sampling and coordination of samples for laboratory analysis.
• Ensure all operational activities comply with site Safety Rules, environmental licences and relevant health & safety procedures.
• Act as part of the site's first-line response to plant emergencies, maintaining safe access and security of the facility

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Operations Technician position:

• Edenberry, Ireland
• €300.00 to €400.00 - Outside IR35
• Start date - September 2026
• 3 months initially

INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.