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Electrical Team Member

 
Vacancy Number:  26502
Category:  Craft/Technical - Station Technician
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

Dublin Stations currently comprises of Dublin Bay Power, Poolbeg and North Wall generation stations. The Electrical 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.

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:  

  • 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).  

 

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  

  • Recent 2-5 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 and 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 (Poolbeg and Dublin Bay Power Plants).

 

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

12th August 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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