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Chemist, Dublin Stations

 
 
Vacancy Number:  26082
Engineering - Chemical
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

 

Dublin Stations comprise of Poolbeg and Dublin Bay Power Plants with total power output of an  891MW CCGT plants in Dublin, Ireland. The stations are managed, maintained and operated by ESB Generation& Trading to strict efficiency and availability standards in the competitive All Islands commercial market.

 

This is an opportunity for ambitious, high performing person to work in a dynamic, rewarding and achievement focused environment.

 

The Dublin Stations Chemist will have responsibility for the management of plant chemistry on sites. Will also provide technical services support to the plant team, engineering project management, reporting, asset maintenance, asset management and environmental matters. 

 

They 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 and drive innovation and improvements as required.

 

Have a demonstrable ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

 

  • Responsible for all plant chemistry related issues
  • Ensure the effective control of power stations chemistry so as to maintain high availability, efficiency, reliability and maintainability
  • Ensure that chemical safety is given the highest level of priority, such that the public, personnel and plant are protected
  • Ensure that process chemistry is given high priority and awareness on site, by constantly reviewing chemistry issues with the operations team
  • Ensure that the power plants are operated within stations licences and power generation technical standards
  • Assist station environmental team in managing environmental matters and support as required under the stations IE Licences
  • Maintain and control asbestos registers and perform the role of Asbestos Officer on both sites
  • Actively being involved in project engineering and managing projects during stations overhauls and nonrecurring/recurring projects while performing Work Controller responsibilities
  • Ensure effective operation of water treatment plants and electrochlorination plants to maintain high availability, efficiency, reliability and maintainability
  • Manage all registers for the permanent equipment of chemical section
  • Manage “Receipt & Consumption Register” of bulk chemicals
  • Prepare chemical monitoring matrix which will include all the recommended continuous on-line and daily laboratory analysis
  • Manage, build and develop team members withing the team and collaborate with other teams 
  • Proactive involvement in Station Safety initiatives and activities
  • Other duties as and when assigned by the Line Manager that may include asset maintenance and management and project support.

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential

 

  • A Primary Degree in Chemistry or equivalent is essential.

 

The successful candidate will have a track record in:

 

  • Plant Chemistry
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Management

 

Desirable

 

  • Substantial experience in a steam power plant or similar process industry using steam and water cycles
  • Experience in power plant environmental systems.

 

 

Location

 

This role is based in Poolbeg and Dublin Bay Power sites, Dublin, Ireland with occasional travel.

 

 

Reporting To

 

The successful candidate will report to the Dublin Stations Assurance Manager.

 

 

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 to €68,100 per annum

 

 

Closing Date

 

16th January 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

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