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We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.
About your team:
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.
About your role:
Bord Gáis Energy are setting up a new Energy Management Centre (EMC) in Ireland, and we’re looking for an Operations Manager to join this new team! The EMC manages all energy assets in Ireland, the UK, and Europe, including Gas Peaking Power Plants and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). There is also the potential to manage multiple other types of energy asset in the future.
As EMC Operations Manager, you will oversee the development and day-to-day management of the Energy Management Centre, as well as lead a team responsible for the 24/7 operation, monitoring, and dispatch of our energy assets.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Oversee one-to-one management, engagement, and collaboration with key teams to support the development of a safety and environmental culture focused on zero harm and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with safety, contractual, REMIT, permit, and license requirements.
- Monitor assets in real time, including managing the 24/7 control room and team, to enable constant incident management, reduce risk exposure, maximise asset availability and revenue, and implement improvements to existing service offerings.
- Recruit, manage, develop, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve high performance.
- Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and lead innovation projects using techniques such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Develop and implement best practices for control room operations, alarm management, incident management, and asset performance monitoring.
- Establish and maintain best practices for OT cyber security and connectivity solutions, ensuring OT architecture and tools align with business needs.
- Contribute to the creation and execution of strategic and operational plans for activities.
- Facilitate coordination and communication between business units and global support functions.
Here's what we’re looking for:
- Relevant degree or significant experience in Electrical, Controls, Process, or Systems Engineering
- 5+ years of operations and engineering experience, ideally in an energy company
- Knowledge of energy and system service markets; understanding asset interactions is a plus
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and leading teams
- Skilled in operating energy assets and SCADA control systems
- Strong data analysis skills; proficient with OSI PI, Power BI, and Excel
- Ability to source, combine, analyse, and present large datasets
- Familiarity with incident management, root cause investigations, and action tracking is advantageous
- Solid technical understanding of equipment and processes
- Innovative approach to identifying and delivering new opportunities for operational and engineering excellence.
- Strong integrity and leadership skills to drive collaboration and maximise engagement.
Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/bordgais
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.
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