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Technical Services Engineering

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25360
Engineering - Other
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 

  

Applications are invited for positions of Technical Services Engineering roles, Dublin Stations. Dublin Stations currently comprise of Poolbeg, Dublin Bay Power and North Wall power plants.

 

As part of the Technical Services Team the Team Member is responsible for daily facility management along with long term project planning and execution of plant works and projects.

 

The Technical Services Team Member also provides and manages technical expertise across plant areas including fault finding and root cause analysis. Supervision of work and contractors is a feature of the role along with management of team members.

 

The successful candidate will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and manage, develop and motivate team members. They will also have a demonstrable ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.

 

  

Key Responsibilities 

 

 The key responsibilities of these roles will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Support the Safety Leadership Framework, incorporating Safe and Sound and Safe System of Work, operate the Dublin stations to achieve an incident and injury free work environment.
  • Maintain Asset Management Policies for the plant, in line with best practice.
  • Maintain the Critical Asset Register and Long Term Asset Plan.
  • The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work in a team environment, lead, empower and motivate staff to achieve optimum performance.
  • Delivering projects including LTAP (Lifetime Asset Plan) projects, site specific projects and activities including plant investigations, technical and commercial project assignments.
  • Planning of outages and associated works including works programme, contracts, project and commercial documentation.
  • Managing tender preparation and other procurement related activities for projects being delivered.
  • Ensuring activities meet safety, environmental, quality, technical, and commercial targets.
  • Working within a team and engage effectively with all key internal and external stakeholders, agencies and be intimately aware of the various regulatory, licencing, and legislative frameworks under which Stations operate.
  • Understand the challenges posed by the changing business environment in which stations operate and to drive change and flexibilities needed to address these challenges.

 

  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

  

Essential

 

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience. 

  

Desirable 

 

  • Experience and competence in Operations/Maintenance/Engineering Services of power plant and in power plant technologies, systems and procedures.
  • Project Management and/or other professional qualifications.

 

 

Qualifications 

  

  • A primary engineering degree or equivalent work experience is essential. 

  

  

Location 

  

The successful candidate will be based in Dublin Stations.

 

    

Reporting to 

  

The successful candidate will report to Technical Services Manager Dublin Stations or nominee.

 

 

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
  • Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 

 

Salary

 

€57,950 - €68,100

 

 

Closing Date

 

14th January 2025

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate needing assistance for any part of the application 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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