Power Generation

Plant Operations Instructor

Up to €70,000 per annum (DOE)

Dublin (Nationwide – Flexible Location)

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Plant Operations Instructor on behalf of a major power generation organisation in Ireland.

This role plays a critical part in designing, maintaining, and delivering high-quality power plant operations training to current and future plant operators across conventional thermal and combustion turbine assets.

As the Plant Operations Instructor, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing training material for power plant systems including grid-connected generators, steam turbines, gas turbines, and heavy rotating plant
• Delivering plant operations training in both classroom and on-site plant environments
• Training operators across large thermal plants, CCGT, OCGT, and steam turbine assets
• Conducting and assessing students on theory, on-the-job assignments, and practical demonstrations
• Collating assessment results and maintaining accurate training records
• Supporting the use of scheduling systems to maximise training effectiveness and contributing to annual training plans
• Delivering training on main plant systems such as water/steam cycle, air, flue gas, and main drive train
• Delivering training on sub-systems including lube oil, CCW systems, fuel handling, gland steam, etc.
• Other duties as required

To be considered for this role you should have:

• A recognised third-level mechanical or electrical engineering qualification, or an apprenticeship in an electrical/instrumentation discipline
• Knowledge of large thermal plant, hydro plant, steam turbines, and combustion turbines
• Previous experience delivering technical or operational training
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in power plant systems, operations, or maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including manuals, P&IDs, and technical drawings
• A full driving license

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary up to €70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Progressive hybrid and flexible working model
• Career development through mentoring and structured training
• Strong pension scheme
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Inclusive, values-driven culture
• Sports and social clubs, CSR initiatives, and networking opportunities

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Machaela Strickland at MC Technical Recruitment on 01489533034 / machaela@mctechnical.co.uk for a confidential chat.