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Project Engineer, Aghada Station

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25998
Engineering - Mechanical
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description 

  

The Power Stations job family is focussed on work activities related to the generation of electricity across a portfolio of station assets using a variety of fuel types.  ESB Aghada Station consists of a 450 MW Alstom single shaft combined cycle gas turbine and 3 x 90 MW Alstom dual fuel open cycle gas turbines.

  

The successful candidate will be a team player, flexible and a self-starter with good problem-solving skills. They should be able to demonstrable the ability to lead as required, communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.  

  

  

Key Responsibilities 

  

The key responsibilities include the following: 

  

  • Planning and Execution of outages on the main Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant and Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant and other major items of plant. 

  • Development of contingency plans associated with the above 

  • Procurement of contracts, programmes, project and commercial documentation associated with outages 

  • Support execution, progress and reporting on all planned / unplanned outages and routine maintenance. 

  • Ensuring plans meet safety, environmental, technical, and commercial targets 

  • Co-ordination of day-to-day maintenance planning activities. 

  • Managing site specific projects that have defined time or functional start and end criteria. These may include CAPEX projects, plant investigations, technical and commercial project assignments, audits etc. 

  • Manage and develop site based computerised maintenance management systems to suit business and plant needs 

  • Develop and test site Business Continuity Plans 

  • Coordinate the preparation of monthly reports, business reviews and associated follow up actions. 

  • Develop procedures and plans in the above areas to support the stations ISO quality standards 

  

  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

  

Essential 

  

  • 5+ years experience in a Power Plant, Marine or similar process industry in a commercial environment is considered essential. Preferentially form a Mechanical Engineering hands on background. 

  • It is expected that the incumbent would have good interpersonal skill and have the ability to manage and lead projects, coordinate activities, chair meetings, and manage unplanned changes. 

  • The incumbent would be expected to prepare reports to suit recipients at different levels of the organisation and make presentations as required. 

  

Desirable 

  

  • Working experience in the use, development and management of planning software and computerised maintenance management systems would be an advantage. 

 

 

Location 

  

Aghada Generation Station, Whitegate, Co. Cork, P25XE94.

  

 

Reporting to 

  

The successful candidate will report to the Technical Services Manager or equivalent. 

 

 

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  

 

€55,700 - €67,850 

 

 

Closing Date

 

26th November 2024

 

 

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

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie 

 

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

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