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Digital Governor, Senior Team Lead

 
Vacancy Number:  26981
Category:  Engineering - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 
 
 

The Generation Engineering department in Engineering and Major Projects is the Centre of Engineering for ESB’s generation businesses and provides consultancy services in generation technology for external and international clients. This includes optimising the long-term performance of the Generation Assets through process performance optimisation and portfolio long term asset management, as well as continuously driving improvements in overhaul management, safety, technical and engineering standards, and the delivery of new power plant projects as part of the ESB Strategy on “Net Zero by 2040”. 

The Team Lead C&I is a Senior role in the C&I Team and will report to the C&I Manager, support to plan, co-ordinate and deliver digital governor or C&I works as required by business needs in principal client work streams with standardised engineering and work practices, while also playing a leading role in the professional development of the team. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Working across different types of generation assets and technologies your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:  

 

  • Developing and maintaining a core focus on digital turbine governors across the ESB generation portfolio as required per business needs (GT, ST, Hydro) and associated PID closed loop controls for position control, operational modes (speed, load, temperature, etc) and interfaces with hydraulic systems, electrical systems, DCS, PLCs, HMIs, etc. 

  • Developing and maintaining technical and commercial knowledge on required grid code testing requirements and the turbine governor contribution to grid code compliance, acting as technical lead for development or review of test requirements, procedures, commissioning, etc.  

  • Develop and manage a central repository for digital turbine governors in ESB generation (block diagrams, function descriptions, parameters, test procedures, reports, OEM docu, etc). 

  • Leading the scoping and definition of C&I technical requirements for the specification of C&I systems (including digital governors) and associated internal or third-party interfaces employed in greenfield or brownfield generation assets. 

  • Flexibility to act as an additional Team Lead C&I during periods of low activity in turbine governors, or as Lead C&I Engineer/Specialist roles on select major capital greenfield or brownfield projects, including OT Cybersecurity Lifecycle and Risk Management. 

  • Promoting and leading the safety management culture across all activities by taking ownership and demonstrating visible commitment to safety in all works/project stages and ensure compliance with organisational quality procedures. 

  • Line management, mentorship and development of direct reports and junior engineers inclusive of CPD, competencies, objectives, continuous performance, continuous improvement, graduate training, and graduate development plans in alignment with project, organisational and professional objectives.  

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience  

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key.  You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.  

Essential 

  • Have a minimum of 7 years’ relevant working experience and shall already hold a Senior C&I role in the generation sector or a comparable industry. 

  • Possess significant competence of generating plant C&I systems and applications including DCS and PLC systems, OT environment, HMI and control networks, field instrumentation and control devices, plant protection, safety systems and devices. 

  • Demonstrated ability of having led, managed, and delivered large and/or complex C&I works/projects and teams, including significant experience of power plant operations and maintenance technologies, systems, procedures, and practices. 

  • Demonstrated internal and external stakeholder management and project/scope co-ordination involving multiple ESB business units, contractors or third parties, including strong time management, work prioritisation, communication and report writing skills. 

  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure as relevant to Industrial Control Systems and the interfaces with other plant systems, third party systems or corporate networks. 

  • Well versed with Health, Safety and Environment Standards and procedures, including Risk Assessment and Method Statement, ESB processes and practices. 

  • Full clean driving license and flexibility to travel nationally and internationally. 

 

Desirable 

  • Engineering and/or Commissioning experience with digital turbine governors as part of brownfield upgrades or new build projects in ESB generation portfolio.   

  • Experience and familiarity with Eirgrid and SONI grid code compliance requirements and tests, and specific to turbine governor contributions. 

 

Qualifications 

Essential 

  • The candidate will hold a 3rd level qualification or equivalent in engineering or equivalent with considerable experience in C&I technologies, projects, and practices. 

Desirable 

  • Chartered Engineer status with an internationally recognised engineering institution or demonstrable CPD evidence of progress towards same is preferred. 

  • ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or demonstrable CPD evidence of progress towards same is preferred. 

  • Demonstrated CPD in the following specialisms Digital Turbine Governors, OT Cybersecurity, Functional Safety, HAZOP, ATEX and Intrinsic Safety.  

  • Demonstrated active engagement with engineering institutions or professional societies for embedding good engineering practice in projects and work practices.  

  • Demonstrated people, line management, mentorship skills. 

  • Demonstrated automation project management skills. 

 

Location 

  • The position is based at either Dublin or Eastgate Office bases and will involve occasional travel. Tailored working arrangements will be considered with the operational requirements of the role and in alignment with the ESB SMART Working model and C&I Team Charter. 

 

Reporting to 

C&I Manager, Generation Engineering. 

 

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

€69,000 - €81,000 per annum

  

Closing Date 

5th August 2025

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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