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Technical Services Engineer

 
Vacancy Number:  26709
Category:  Engineering - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

A vacancy exists for the position of Hydro Team Member, Technical Services Engineer, 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.

 

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. The two units at Inniscarra 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, Technical Services Engineer will be required to work across all functional areas including maintenance, operations, technical services, facilities, civil 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

The key responsibilities of this role include the following:

  • Leadership, planning, co-ordination and implementation of annual and major overhauls and projects
  • Managing risks, contracts, programmes, project and commercial documentation associated with overhauls and projects.
  • Production and Dam Safety risk management
  • Managing the delivery of commercially and technically sound solutions
  • Ensuring compliance with all Safety, Environmental, Technical and Quality Standards including liaising with relevant authorities
  • Developing and maintaining site contingency and continuity plans
  • Working with the Civil and Production functions and both internal and external specialists to ensure the delivery of work.
  • Supervising and managing Contractors as required

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • 5+ years’ experience in managing projects and/or overhauls.
  • Third level Engineering degree or suitable equivalent qualification.
  • It is expected that the incumbent would have good interpersonal skills and be able to manage and lead projects, coordinate activities, chair meetings, and manage unplanned changes.
  • Environment, Health and Safety knowledge and experience

 

Desirable

  • Experience in plant operations, maintenance, technology, systems, procedures, and operations of Work Management Systems.
  • Developed skills in report and procedure writing.

 

Location

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

 

Reporting To

The Hydro Team Member, Technical Services Engineer will report to the Plant Manager, Lee Hydro Power 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

€57,950 - €68,100

 

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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