Optinergy is Ireland's leading independent provider of Operations and Maintenance services to the renewable energy sector. We are growing as a company and if you share our passion for quality and delivering an excellent customer experience we want to hear from you.
Optinergy is expanding, and we are looking for motivated, reliable, and detail focused people to join our 24/7 Renewable Energy Control Room team.
About the Role
As an Operations Controller, you will play a key role in the realtime monitoring and safe operation of wind, solar, and battery energy assets across Ireland and the UK. Working in a fastpaced control room environment, you will respond to alarms, support field technicians, manage site access, and ensure accurate operational records are maintained throughout each shift.
You don't need to be a renewable energy expert on day one - but you must bring strong focus, good judgement, and a genuine interest in technical operations and safety.
Available Positions
Full-Time (Permanent)
Work as part of a rotating 24/7 shift pattern, to include days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Part-Time (Cover Roles)
Would suit candidates looking for flexible hours. Shifts are often on as-needed basis to support weekends, nights, sick cover and annual leave.
Part-time roles are hourly paid and do not carry guaranteed weekly or monthly hours.
Key Responsibilities
As an Operations Controller, you will be responsible for:
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Monitoring renewable energy assets in real time using SCADA and other operational systems
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Identifying and responding to faults, alarms, outages, and site communication issues
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Supporting safe transfer of control under Wind Turbine Safety Rules
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Checking site access, work activity, and personnel status
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Escalating faults and operational issues to the correct internal or external contacts
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Acting as a key point of contact during emergencies and abnormal events
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Monitoring adverse weather conditions and issuing alerts when required
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Updating operational logs, check sheets, tickets, and third-party systems
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Supporting accurate shift handovers between Operations Controllers
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Preparing reports and updates for internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
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Following company procedures and supporting compliance with ISO standards
What We Are Looking For
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Strong communication skills
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Excellent attention to detail
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The ability to stay focused for long periods
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The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
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Good organisational skills
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Confidence using computer systems and Microsoft Office 365
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A practical, technical, electrical, mechanical, or operational background
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A willingness to work a rotating 24/7 shift pattern
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A good standard of written and spoken English
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The ability to follow procedures and escalate issues when required
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An interest in renewable energy, control room operations, or power generation
Desirable Experience (not essential)
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Experience in a control room, operations centre, utilities, energy, manufacturing, engineering, or technical support environment
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Experience using SCADA systems or monitoring platforms
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Electrical or mechanical qualification, such as UK Level 3 or Irish Level 5
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Experience working shifts, nights, weekends, or in a 24/7 operational environment
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Experience dealing with alarms, faults, incident response, or technical escalation
Why Join Optinergy?
Optinergy supports the safe and efficient operation of renewable energy assets across Ireland and the UK. Joining our team means contributing directly to the growth of clean energy infrastructure while working in a professional, supportive control room environment where accuracy, communication, and safety truly matter.
If you're reliable, focused, and ready to build a career in the renewable energy sector, we'd love to hear from you
Optintery & the Galetech Group are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for existing and potential employees.
