Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Power Station)
Position Description
Dublin Stations currently comprises of Dublin Bay Power, Poolbeg and North Wall generation stations. The Mechanical Maintenance Fitter 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 mechanical equipment and processes from valves up to and including large rotating 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 management. The successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours and be available for callouts.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all aspects of hands-on planned and reactive mechanical maintenance fitting activities in a heavy mechanical work environment, in accordance with site policies and procedures
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS
- Preparation and review of task specific Method Statements and Risk Assessment
- Carry out authorized roles under the safety rules as required (Safe Systems of Work)
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- 2+ years Thermal, Hydro, or renewable generation plant hands-on mechanical maintenance experience or equivalent
- FAS / SOLAS / Senior Trade qualification in mechanical fitting or equivalent
- Full Category B driving licence
- Experience working on valves, pumps, gearboxes, installation and removal of heavy plant equipment
- Experience and technical knowledge of power station mechanical maintenance procedures or mechanical maintenance practices in similar heavy process industry
- Ability to follow maintenance procedures
- Strong safety culture and ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge in the use of MS office suite and computer systems
Desirable
- Experience and Certification in the use of lifting / slinging equipment and manual handling
- Experience in machining, welding, and the use of workshop equipment
- Familiarity with safety permitting systems
- Plant Staff or Contractor supervision experience or equivalent
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
- 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
€43,250 - €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.