Renewables Site Manager

Position Description

Renewables Operations & Maintenance (O&M) is a department within ESB Generation and Trading with responsibility for the management of the operation and maintenance of ESB’s wind and distributed generation asset portfolio. 

As part of delivery of the Net Zero by 2040 Strategy it is our ambition that we will generate 70% of our electricity generation from renewable assets by 2030 with 1.7GW of offshore wind, 3.5GW of onshore wind, 900MW of solar and to also incorporate 500 MW of renewables enabling flexible generation assets including battery energy storage systems, peaking plants, and grid support devices such as synchronous condensers.

Due to the projected significant expansion of the wind and distributed Generation portfolio over the coming years, ESB is seeking to appoint a Site Manager within the Renewables O&M Site Operations team in the Southern region.

The role of the Renewables Site Manager is to represent the O&M interests of ESB as the asset owner of operational sites. This position offers candidates an exciting opportunity to join an expanding business area and gain significant site and commercial experience. The successful candidate will be responsible initially for onsite operations for Castlepook Wind Farm (North Cork), Cappawhite wind farm (Tipperary) and Woodhouse Wind Farm (Waterford) and will act in a backup site manager capacity for other renewables sites in the southern region. From time to time you may be asked to assist on renewable enabling technology sites.

This is a challenging and autonomous role, and the successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. They should have a demonstratable ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities will be as per business needs and flexibility to adapt to these needs will be a core requirement of this role. 

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Management of site safety, site operations and control of access to Renewable O&M Generation assets.
• Ensure safety and environmental obligations are met for efficient operation of plant on those sites, including local onsite operation of plant and electrical switching duties as required.
• Manage site preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance through the ESB Maintenance management system.
• Implement and maintain plant procedures, site policies and safety programs.
• Provide a timely site response capability in the event of an issue developing on a site that is remotely monitored. It is a requirement of this role that the Renewables Site Manager would participate in an on-call Rota. Requirement to respond to alarms and events on the site during normal and outside normal working hours.
• Management of service providers and contractors onsite including performing inductions and setting to work as required.
• Manage, administer, and ensure compliance with the ESB Safety Rules in operation. Perform role of Work Controller (WC) and Safety from the System Coordinator (SSC) in accordance with the ESB Generation & Trading Safe System of Work (SSoW) Safety Rules after successful training, assessment, and approval in the position.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ work experience in operation and maintenance of generation plant and/or wind farms.
• A Technical or Engineering Qualification (preferably Electrical/Mechanical) or equivalent experience with plant operations or maintenance. 
• Be assertive and have excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to work on own initiative and develop and improve procedures.
• Have a strong safety and risk management focus, as well as having strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Capability to work at heights.
• Working knowledge of computerized control systems.
• Be willing to work flexible hours (office and on site) to accommodate site mobilization and operational requirements.

Desirable

• Experience of isolating plant and equipment under safety rules.
• CMMS experience.
• Experience of electrical switching/isolating plant and equipment under safety rules
• Understanding of the commercial side of the generation business.
• Experience in front line maintenance activities.

Location

This position will be based in either Castlepook (Co. Cork) or Cappawhite Wind Farm (Co. Tipperary), initially, depending on the location of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be required to be based and living within reasonable proximity of the sites in the southern region (no more than 90 minutes commute).

Travel to and from other renewable sites, and irregular travel to ESB Head Office in Dublin will be a feature.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, Renewable Operations.

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

€57,950 - €68,150

An on-call allowance also will be applicable to this role.

Closing Date

10th October 2025

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process 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.