Job Description
Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)
Application Deadline: 1 July 2026
Department: Maintenance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Northern Ireland
Reporting To: Maintenance Controller (Mechanical)
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) to join the Maintenance team covering both Ballylumford and Kilroot power stations.
The successful candidate will play an active part in the integrated maintenance team, having responsibility for the complete asset care, as well as all associated auxiliary and ancillary plants. They will support the safe, efficient and profitable operation of the stations, will contribute to the achievement of Company objectives and business targets, and manage contractors and EP colleagues in the execution of their work where required.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Maintenance Controller (Mechanical), the key duties and responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out all forms of maintenance (routine, overhaul, breakdown etc.) and defect investigation on all designated plant to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant in accordance with overall company objectives.
- Identifying and sourcing spares and new stock required to facilitate maintenance, utilising SAP for stock spares as well as liaising with external suppliers and OEMs to identify and source suitable parts.
- Implementing maintenance strategies to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant and carries out work to specified and appropriate standards, whilst contributing to the development and review of ongoing maintenance strategies.
- Contributing to the development of maintenance plans in conjunction with other maintenance team members and other departments.
- Be authorised to the appropriate level in accordance with EP safety rules, which will require interfacing directly with Operations staff in respect to the application of the safety documentation system, whilst operating the SAP/Eclipse interface in requesting the execution of maintenance works.
- Be authorised to the appropriate level with respect to Risk Assessment creation and approval.
- Regular use of the SAP system including work orders, inventory, and purchasing.
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement through plant monitoring, fault diagnosis and other maintenance techniques.
- Initiating modifications and adjustments consistent with improved plant performance and executes through application of plant change control procedure.
- Reporting on plant condition and carrying out repairs, modifications and installation of new or replacement equipment as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Background
- Relevant experience of plant maintenance (power plant / industrial experience preferred).
Behaviours
- Good understanding of relevant maintenance philosophies, existing and proposed technical legislation, company policy and legal obligations.
- Good numerical skills and takes a logical approach to problem solving.
- Ability to demonstrate technical skill and aptitude.
- Willingness and ability to take a flexible approach to work and be prepared to respond to the changing needs of the organisation.
- Good communication skills.
- Sets a good example by demonstrating commitment and ownership and through good attendance and timekeeping.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and promotes good team working.
- Willingness to undertake personal career development as part of a company-wide staff development programme.
- Willingness to work outside normal hours to meet business needs.
- Willingness to embrace or instigate culture change aimed at improved business performance.
- Willingness to develop and use skills in disciplines apart from recognised trade.
Qualifications
- HNC or relevant mechanical apprenticeship – essential.
Further Information
Recruitment Agencies
This role is being advertised directly by TTEP UK & Ireland. At our discretion we will contact select recruitment partners and kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Equal Opportunities
We have a comprehensive Equal Opportunities Policy, which is based on equality of opportunity and the merit principle. The company is committed to appointing the best person for the job irrespective of personal factors that are not relevant to the performance of the job. In accordance with our Equal Opportunities Policy, the Company welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially from women and the Roman Catholic Community recognising their underrepresentation in the workforce.
