Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Position Description
Dublin Stations currently comprises of Dublin Bay Power, Poolbeg and North Wall generation stations. The Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Team Member 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.
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 by station management. They will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours and be available for callouts.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hands on planned and reactive electrical 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
- Carry out authorized roles under the safety rules as required (Safe Systems of Work)
Experience and Qualifications
- 2+ years Thermal, Hydro, renewable generation plant or equivalent industrial hands-on Electrical / Control & Instrumentation systems maintenance experience
- FAS / SOLAS / Senior Trade electrical craft qualification or equivalent
- A Full Category B driving licence
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical systems and/or Control and Instrumentation systems
- An understanding of heavy electrical components such transformers, generators, switchgears, motorised valves, motors
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and Piping and Instrumentation drawings
- 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
- Knowledge in the use of MS office suite and computer systems
Location
This position will be based in Dublin Stations, Poolbeg, Dublin Bay Power and North Wall Generation Stations
Reporting to
Maintenance Team Leader, 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
€43,250 to €48,750 per annum
Closing Date
16th 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.