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Electrical / Control and Instrumentation Maintenance Team Leader

Vacancy Number: 26547

Category: Craft/Technical - Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

Dublin Stations currently comprises of Dublin Bay Power, Poolbeg and North Wall generation stations. The Maintenance Electrical / Control and Instrumentation (E/C&I) Team Leader will be an integral part of the maintenance team with responsibility for the safe, reliable and efficient maintenance and troubleshooting of the generating plant and equipment to help ensure that Dublin Stations operates to strict efficiency, availability, environmental and commercial standards.

The successful candidate will work with a wide variety of electrical equipment and control and instrumentation equipment. This is an opportunity for ambitious, high performing person to work in a dynamic, rewarding and achievement focussed environment.

They will be required to work autonomously, be flexible and be a self-starter with the ability to provide support, on a full or part time basis, to other teams and projects as required by station management. They will be a team player with good problem solving skills. They should be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and drive innovation and improvements as required, and to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.

The successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours and be available for callouts.

Key Responsibilities 

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

Ensure safety of staff and contractors through compliance with safety systems, including permits to work, setting to work and risk assessments. Carry out authorised roles under the safety rules
Prioritise, schedule and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure business continuity
Procurement of key services and components
Supervise/build and develop maintenance EC&I Team and manage all people related issues within the team or cross functional teams
Supervise and Manage Contractors / Contracts
Support of station projects, improvement areas, including LTAP process, process safety workstreams, stores management, etc

Perform hands on planned and reactive electrical and C&I maintenance activities in accordance with site policies and procedures

All aspects of hands-on electrical fault finding, testing and repairs in a power generation work environment
Installation, troubleshooting, repair and commissioning of plant equipment

Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS
Preparation and review of task specific Method statements and Risk Assessments

The successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours and be available for callouts

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience 

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 

Strong safety focus and ability to lead safety culture
Recent 5-10 years Thermal, Hydro, renewable generation plant or equivalent industrial hands-on Electrical/Control & Instrumentation systems maintenance experience
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical systems and/or C&I systems
An understanding of heavy electrical components such transformers, generators, switchgears, motorised valves, motors
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and P&IDs
Experience and technical knowledge of power station electrical maintenance procedures or electrical maintenance practices in similar heavy process industry
Experience with instrumentation calibration and electrical test equipment
Full B driving licence
Good IT skills. Applicants must have some knowledge in the use of computer systems

Qualifications 

Essential

FAS / SOLAS / Senior Trade electrical craft qualification or equivalent

Location

This position will be based in Dublin Stations

Reporting to

Maintenance Manager, Poolbeg

Why Work with Us?

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
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

€57,750 - €67,950

Closing Date

27th June 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

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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