Hydro Team Member, General Operative (Lee Stations)
Position description
A vacancy exists for the position of Hydro Team Member, Lee Generating Stations.
Built between 1952 and 1957, Lee Generating Stations joined the schemes on the rivers Shannon, Erne, and Liffey to become ESB’s fourth major hydroelectric development. This involved creating two reservoirs in the Lee Valley, which:
- cover an area of 14km² and
- have a storage capacity of 45 million cubic meters.
We have been generating electricity on the River Lee since 1957. Our station has a combined generating capacity of 27 MW. The stations engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe operation of the station and that commercial / technical performance is optimised at Inniscarra. Both units use Voith turbines with Brown Boveri generators, which operate under an average head of 30m. Carrigadrohid has one generating unit (Voith turbine/Siemens generator) with a capacity of 8 MW, operating under an average head of 13m. Lee Stations are a high efficiency producer of renewable energy and are part of ESB’s goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.
As a member of the station team, the Hydro Team Member will be required to work across all functional areas including maintenance, operations, technical services, facilities, civil, procurement and dam safety, supervision, and contractor management. The successful candidate will be required to work to the level of their competence to carry out their duties. They will provide support to other teams and projects. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others is required. The successful candidate will give and receive training as defined by plant management to attain and maintain competencies.
As ESB transitions to Net Zero by 2040, working in Lee Hydro Generating Station offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact ESB’s vision.
Key Responsibilities
Duties of the role include but may not be limited to:
- Delivering and supporting work across all areas of the station.
- Working safely, flexibly and to competence, as part of the overall team.
- General Site / Facilities Services and Maintenance works e.g., concreting works, property repairs, equipment checks, waste management etc.
- Fixed and mobile plant operation, equipment checks, deliveries and collections.
- Assisting Operations and Maintenance Hydro Team members
- Witnessing gate movements during water control operations.
- General Administration duties including ordering, goods receipting, etc.
- Ordering of equipment and stores items, stock checks
- Taking instrument measurements and entering them into computerised dam monitoring systems.
- Use of ESB computer systems for maintenance and administration duties.
- Carry out authorized roles under the safety rules as required.
- The successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours including weekend and night working and be available for call-outs.
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Awareness
- Hold a full valid B driving license
- Applicants must be proficient in the use of computer systems (Word, Excel etc.)
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience in industrial plants and /or construction or building maintenance works.
- Relevant CSCS tickets and qualifications
- Awareness of Safe System of Work
- Experience using SAP or other procurement systems.
- Experience using Maintenance Management Systems.
Location
This position will be based on site in Lee Hydro Power Station.
Reporting To
Reporting to Supervisor, Lee Stations or person deputising as Nominated.
Why Work with Us?
- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
- Career development through mentoring and training
- Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
- Networking opportunities
- Credit Union
- Generous Pension
- Access to staff well-being programmes
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Strong values-based and inclusive culture
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€33,590 - €40,204 per annum
Closing Date
20th November 2026
Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:
- Accountable and Ethical
- Collaborative
- Growing and Adaptive
- Proactive
- Respectful and Supportive
More information available on Our People Promise
Notes
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employ