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Maintenance Opportunities at Dublin Power Stations

 
Vacancy Number:  28458
Category:  Craft/Technical - Station Technician
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description 

ESB Dublin Stations, comprising Dublin Bay Power, Poolbeg and North Wall, is seeking skilled Maintenance professionals to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical generation assets during Ireland’s transition to a Net Zero low‑carbon energy future.  

 

We are recruiting for: 

  1. Mechanical Maintenance Fitter   

  1. Maintenance Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician 

  2. Maintenance Electrician

 

You will be a key member of the on‑site maintenance team, carrying out fault‑finding, repairs and planned maintenance to meet safety, environmental and performance standards. 

The positions are hands‑on in a high‑energy operational environment, working across a wide range of mechanical, electrical and control systems. We are looking for proactive, adaptable self‑starters who can work autonomously, respond to operational challenges and support station needs through flexible working and call‑outs when required.  

 

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential 

  • 2+ years' heavy industrial plant experience, or equivalent industrial hands-on experience in Electrical, Control and Instrumentation or Mechanical Maintenance systems 

  • FAS, SOLAS craft qualification in Electrical, Electrical Control and Instrumentation and Mechanical Fitting or equivalent 

 

Desirable 

  • A Full Category B Irish driving licence 

 

Location 

Poolbeg, Dublin Bay Power and North Wall Generation Stations 

 

Reporting to  

Maintenance Team Lead  

 

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  

 

Closing Date 

1st of June 2026 

 

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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