Power Station Operations Graduate

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Northern Ireland

Reporting To: Operations Engineer

Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop an understanding of power station operations, electricity generation processes and plant performance.
• Safely operate generating plant in accordance with approved procedures and operational instructions.
• Monitor and support the operation of generating plant from the control room during start-up, load changes and shutdown activities.
• Analyse plant operating data and support investigations into equipment performance and operational issues.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, identifying and reporting defects or abnormal conditions.
• Assist in diagnosing plant issues and work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to resolve them.
• Develop the technical knowledge, operational expertise, and practical experience required to achieve Low Voltage and Mechanical Authorised Person status, with the opportunity to progress through the Safety Rules authorisation framework to Senior Authorised Person (SAP) level.
• Undertake routine plant inspections and equipment condition assessments.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for improvement and enhanced reliability.
• Support fault-finding and problem-solving activities across a wide range of plant systems and equipment.
• Participate in plant outages, maintenance planning and engineering improvement projects.
• Assist with the development and review of operational procedures, risk assessments and technical documentation.
• Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance and operational excellence.
• Progress through a structured development programme designed to build technical, operational and leadership capabilities.
• Participate in emergency and incident response activities as required.

• Power station operations and control room activities.
• Gas turbine and steam turbine technology.
• Electrical generation and distribution systems.
• Process engineering and plant optimisation.
• Maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Safety management systems and operational risk control.
• Electricity markets and commercial plant operation.
• Development towards Authorised Person with the opportunity to progress to Senior Authorised Person and Control Person status.

What We're Looking For

• Astrong interest in power generation, energy systems and industrial operations.
• The ability to analyse information, identify problems and develop practical solutions.
• An understanding of engineering principles and their application in an industrial environment.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• An interest in the commercial and operational aspects of electricity generation and energy markets.
• Previous industrial placement, internship or practical engineering experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a technically challenging environment.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to perform in a safety-critical operational environment.
• A proactive approach and genuine enthusiasm for engineering and operational excellence.
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating shift pattern following the initial training period.

• A minimum 2:1 BEng Degree (or be expecting to graduate) in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Or a closely related engineering discipline

• Strong academic performance and technical aptitude.
• An interest in industrial processes, energy systems or operational engineering.
• The desire to build a long-term career within the power generation industry.

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