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Mechanical Fitter

 
Vacancy Number:  26697
Category:  Craft/Technical - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

A vacancy exists for the position of Hydro Team Member – Mechanical Fitter, 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 metres. 

 

Overall, the stations have a combined capacity of 27 MW.  Inniscarra has two generating units of  15 MWs and 4 MWs.  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 of Net Zero by 2040. 

 

The Hydro Team Member – Mechanical Fitter will be required to work across all functional areas within the station including maintenance, operations control room, technical services, civil, 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 be required to work autonomously, be flexible and be a self-starter, providing provide support to other teams and projects as required.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others is required.   

 

The Hydro Team Member – Mechanical Fitter will work in a dynamic environment and to meet the business needs the successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours including weekend and night working and be available for call-outs. The successful candidate will give and receive training as defined by plant management to attain and maintain competencies. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Duties of the role includes but may not be limited to: 

  • Delivery of work across all areas of the station, including maintenance, operations control room, civil, technical and support functions

  • Use of lifting and slinging equipment as required

  • Act as team leader in a ‘hands on’ capacity as required

  • Maintaining accurate records using the CMMS+ maintenance management system 

  • Management of maintenance teams

  • Delivering the full scope of projects through implementation, planning, execution and close-out 

  • Writing and implementing procedures and working instructions

  • Carry out authorized roles under the safety rules as required (Safe Systems of Work)

  

Experience and Qualifications 

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and required to work as part of a close team in a Generating Station environment, interacting effectively with other station staff and contractors as necessary. 

Essential 

  • FAS / SOLAS / Senior Trade qualification in relevant disciplines (turning, milling, welding and other workshop equipment) or equivalent work experience

  • 2-5 years experience of hands-on mechanical fitting in a heavy engineering industry 

  • Full B driving license

  • Applicants must be proficient in the use of computer systems 

  • Experience in turning, milling, welding and other workshop equipment 

 

  Desirable 

  • A craft qualification or competence in a mechanical field, or equivalent relevant work experience 

  • 2-5 years Thermal, Hydro or renewable generation plant maintenance / operations experience or equivalent 

  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) training, licence or qualification

  • Experience in mechanical process/production facilities

  • Experience and Certification in the use of lifting / slinging equipment and manual handling

  • Experience in Maintenance, Environmental and Safety Management systems 

  • Plant technical services and/or Plant Civil works experience or equivalent

  • Staff and/or Contractor supervision experience or equivalent 

  

Location 

This position will be based in at Lee Power Station, Co. Cork.

  

Reporting To 

The successful candidate will initially report to the Maintenance Team Leader, Lee Hydro Station.  

 

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Progressive, hybrid working model
  • Career development through mentoring and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • 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

€43,250 - €48,750

 

Closing Date

27th May 2025

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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