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ESB Generation Engineering Vacancies

 
 
Vacancy Number:  24753
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.

About Generation Engineering

 

The Generation Engineering Department within the Engineering and Major Projects Directorate of ESB provide the engineering services for assuring the asset integrity of the ESB generation fleet ranging from BESS, hydro, wind, OCGT, CCGT and coal fired plant. We are also responsible for providing the engineering and technical support required to deliver on the development of new generation and storage assets for ESB and ESBI clients including the development and construction of hydrogen generation, storage and distribution projects.

 

 

Opportunities

 

Generation Engineering are hiring for several roles and are also seeking expressions of interest in joining our growing team. We are seeking high performing, self-starters with experience in the power generation sector or equivalent.

 

If you would like to develop your career in the energy sector by working to deliver our strategy of achieving Net Zero by 2040, then check out this great opportunity to join an innovative, ambitious and multi skilled team. 

 

Please see below the roles that we have available in Generation Engineering. If you dont see a role listed below, please feel free to submit your CV here through this ad. 

 

Control & Instrumentation

C&I Senior Professional Engineer - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

C&I Engineer - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

Electrical Assets

AVR & Grid Compliance Engineer, Electrical Assets - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DC Systems and Hazardous Areas Engineer, Electrical Assets - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Design Engineer, Electrical Assets - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

Project & Design

BESS Senior Project Engineer - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Senior Project Engineer - CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

Senior Mechanical Engineer - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Professional Engineer - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

Don't see what a role for you there? Over the coming months we will be advertising for multiple roles across various disciplines in Generation Engineering  including the below. So, if you have experience in any of the below areas and would like to be considered for
future opportunities in Generation Engineering please apply here to express your interest, and we'll be in touch as opportunities become available.

 

The Generation Engineering Department consists of nine Specialist Engineering Teams as follows:

 

  • Chemical Services
    • Provision of specialist advice and management for the use of chemicals across ESB along with the management of the water-steam cycle chemistry in thermal plants
  • Control and Instrumentation
    • C&I and automation specialist engineering support to all generation fleet technologies, including cyber security for the operational technology.
  • Electrical Assets
    • Provision of specialist electrical engineering support for all electrical assets such as generators, motors, switchgear, AVRs, battery systems, ATEX etc.
  • Environment
    • Management of emissions licence requirements for the generation fleet along with supporting environmental reporting and management of generation activities
  • Materials Assessment Services
    • Provision of specialist materials engineering support ranging from metallurgical analyses of equipment, welding design, material selection to material inspection.
  • Performance & Test
    • Provision of engineering support for the analysis and testing of thermal plant emissions and for plant operating efficiency
  • Pressure Parts & Renewable Gases
    • Provision of specialist engineering support for all boiler plant (incl. HRSGs) and pressure systems along with specialist support for hydrogen projects
  • Project & Design
    • Provision of engineering support for the development and construction of new generation assets along with design analysis for same and the operating fleet
  • Turbine
    • Provision of specialist engineering support for all turbine assets including gas, steam, hydro and wind turbines.

 

In Generation Engineering, we provide the engineering and chemistry expertise required to:

 

  • Deliver high quality, innovative generation and storage technology to achieve our Net Zero by 2040 Strategy.
  • Maximise efficiency and ensure the integrity of existing plant to maintain Security of Supply.
  • Assess feasibility of lifetime extensions to existing plant to maintain security of supply.
  • Minimise emissions from existing plant.
  • Lead failure investigations, root cause analysis and problem solving.
  • Maintain and develop technical standards for generation assets.
  • Maintain and lead expertise in new technologies in the Power Generation business.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and 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 and collaboration of your colleagues.

 

Essential

  • Gen Eng are seeking candidates with a range of experience but a minimum 2 years' experience will be required. 
  • Third level Engineering qualification..
  • Full driving licence and access to a car.
  • The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer service.
  • Strong technical understanding and capability to make informed judgments.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal, report writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to work in a team to a high level of performance.

 

Desirable

  • Commercial and project management experience.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Knowledge of Irish safety legislation and construction regulations.

 

 

Location

 

Your base will be at one of our office locations: One Dublin Airport Central, Dublin and Eastgate, Cork

 

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working. The successful candidate may combine remote/ smart working within Ireland, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the Manager and subject to ongoing review.

 

 

Why ESB?

 

ESB’s Employee Value Proposition, known as Our People Promise, provides an extensive range of benefits to employees including:

 

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Generous pension contributions
  • Opportunity to lead and operate on frontline of Ireland’s transition to net zero future.
  • Opportunity for smart working/ hybrid working.
  • Career development through mentoring and training
  • Professional body membership of Engineers Ireland and support to achieve Chartership.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Active Social & Sports Clubs
  • Credit Union
  • Staff Well Being programmes
  • Generous parents leave entitlements.
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
  • Comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Programme

 

 

Further Information

 

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

 

A reserve list will be held for 6 months in which you will be placed if you are suitable for the role.

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