GT - Operations Team Leader, Coolkeeragh
Vacancy Number: 27546
Category: Engineering - Other
Job Type: Full-time
Position Description
Coolkeeragh Power Station comprises CCGT and OCGT plants in the Maydown, N.Ireland. Coolkeeragh Power Station is managed, maintained and operated to strict efficiency and availability standards in a competitive commercial market. Coolkeeragh Power Station operates under the Generation and Trading division of ESB, operating and maintaining power stations across Europe.
This is an opportunity for ambitious, high performing candidates to work in a dynamic, rewarding and achievement focussed environment.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shift Operations Team Leader will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and manage, develop and motivate team members. Have a demonstrable ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
The Operations Team Leader is responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the generation and associated auxiliary plant and for achieving the commercial Targets of the power plant.
* Start up, shut-down and operation of Power Stations in accordance with relevant legislation, site procedures and best practice standards.
* As Safety from the System Co-ordinator (SSC) they will manage, administrate and ensure compliance with the Station Safety Rules.
* Develop and implement procedures and systems for plant operations, testing and related activities.
* Compliance with safety and environmental obligations.
* Participation on business improvement projects as required
* Supporting the shift operations team in their day-to-day activities, assessing training needs and managing individual performance plans.
* Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all plant at site
* Ensuring the safety of all personnel under his/her control
* Maintaining a shift operations record (log) and submitting operations reports as directed by the Operations Manager.
* Oversee and carry out initial front line maintenance.
* Attending and contributing to scheduled meetings.
* Train and develop staff.
* Liaise with other departments as required or directed.
* Outage and Project Management as required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Experience of Power Stations operations or similar heavy process engineering
* 3 years’ experience in a modern power station, preferably in Operations.
* Experience in power plant operations, maintenance, technology, systems and procedures.
* Demonstrated ability in leading a customer focused team.
* Ability to organise and prioritise work.
* Preferably will have supervisory experience.
* Experience in project management and/or good planning skills
Qualifications
* A recognised 3rd level qualification Engineering Degree or a suitable qualification combined with extensive power station experience.
Location
Coolkeeragh Power Station, Maydown, N.Ireland.
Reporting to
Operations Manager, Coolkeeragh
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
Progressive, hybrid working model
Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Strong values-based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Closing Date
27th November 2025
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
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