Maintenance Technician

Job Description

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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.

🚀 Job Title: Maintenance Technician

📍 Location: Althone

🕒 Full-Time – Permanent

Centrica Power Assets Operations is building two new 100MW flexible gas‑fired peaking power plants to support the Irish electricity network. These plants play a critical role in balancing the grid and responding instantly to demand.

We’re now looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the Operations & Maintenance team at our Athlone site.

This is a rare opportunity to work on modern, fast‑response generation assets in a role where technical expertise, ownership and safety leadership genuinely matter.

The role

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the plant, carrying out hands‑on maintenance, fault diagnosis and contractor supervision.

You’ll work closely with the wider O&M team and provide rostered on‑call support to ensure the plant is always ready to respond to the grid when required.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out hands‑on inspection, maintenance and fault‑finding across power plant systems
• Implementing and controlling permit‑to‑work systems, isolations and safe systems of work
• Preparing work method statements, risk assessments and standard operating procedures for inspections and maintenance activities
• Diagnosing and resolving plant underperformance, faults and equipment failures
• Managing and supervising external maintenance contractors on site
• Supporting improvement projects to optimise plant performance and reliability
• Preparing risk assessments, method statements and operating procedures
• Providing out‑of‑hours on‑call technical support on a rostered basis

What we’re looking for:

Experience & background

• Significant experience in power generation or a similar heavy process environment with complex control and instrumentation systems
• Strong experience in either:
  • Electrical, control and instrumentation maintenance, or
  • Prime movers and large engines (CHP, gas or diesel generators, marine or heavy plant)
• Proven experience supervising contractors and maintenance activities

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation or Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Certificate, Diploma or equivalent

Personal attributes

You’ll be comfortable working independently on site and taking ownership of technical issues as they arise. You’ll be a calm, logical problem‑solver who can diagnose faults and make sound decisions in high‑pressure or time‑critical situations. You’ll bring a strong safety mindset, a high level of attention to detail, and a collaborative approach, working effectively with colleagues and contractors through clear, professional communication.

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