Designate Shift Engineer

To ensure a continuous, secure and reliable supply of electricity to the island through the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of on-island generating plant and the management of imported power via the subsea interconnector.

The post holder is the senior operational authority on shift, responsible for real-time decision-making to balance generation, imports and system demand, while maintaining compliance with all safety, operational and environmental requirements.

The post holder is part of a team providing 24-hour, 365-day operational cover through a rotating shift system. Each shift typically comprises a Shift Engineer, Control Room Operator and Shift Technician.

During their shift, the post holder has full responsibility for the safe operation, supervision and security of the power station site. Decisions are frequently required to be made immediately and without reference to superiors, particularly during abnormal system conditions, plant failures or network events.

The role operates within a system where the majority of electricity is imported via the Channel Islands Electricity Grid, with on-island generation providing security, resilience, peak support and backup.