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Senior Professional Engineer (Mechanical)

 
 
Vacancy Number:  24906
Engineering - Electrical
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 

 

The Generation Engineering department in ESB Engineering and Major Projects is the centre of engineering for ESB’s generation businesses and also provides consultancy services in generation technology for external and international clients. 

 

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Professional Engineer (Mechanical) within the Projects & Design Team in Generation Engineering. The successful candidate will support ESB in the delivery of new generation projects such as the development of new build zero and low carbon generating assets, support existing assets within ESB’s plant portfolio and provide support for consultancy services for international clients.  

 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following: 

 

  • Manage mechanical projects from inception, specification, design reviews, procurement, validation, installation, commissioning and handover to partner or customer. 

  • Lead feasibility studies of mechanical projects and  provide options and solutions in line with project business cases 

  • Lead the scoping of mechanical projects, define requirements and partner/customer needs. Assess and manage project and technical risks. 

  • Prepare plant specifications and evaluate tenders from a scope, quality and technical perspective. 

  • Carry out design reviews of new build and retrofit generating plant to maximise safety and reliability and minimise life cycle cost and technical risk. 

  • Act as PSDP contact person on nominated projects (training provided) 

  • Act as Lead Mechanical or Lead Engineer for projects, with responsibility to coordinate the overall engineering input to the project for the duration of the project  

  • Oversee the quality and health and safety compliance in the delivery of site construction and commissioning phase of projects. 

  • Review construction and commissioning plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and other associated documentation when in a site supervision role. Administer work permits where required.  

  • Supervise the construction and commissioning of mechanical systems to ensure they meet project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. 

  • Keep informed of relevant technology advances in their area of expertise and promote their implementation where appropriate. 

  • Assist in the planning and coordination of team tasks across work streams. 

  • Assist in the development and reviewing of work of junior engineers within the team. 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

 

  • Proven track record of significant experience in the power generation industry. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience is required.  

  • The candidate will possess competence in the area ofin design, construction, commissioning or operation of mechanical systems in  power generation or related process industry. 

  • Experience working on the design, construction, commissioning or operations of with gas turbine technologyturbine technology, auxiliaries and  and gas turbine balanacebalance of plant.  

  • Project engineering and project management skills 

  • Ability to make quality decisions and judgments. 

  • The candidate will possess strong time management and prioritisation skills 

  • Proficient computer skills including MS Office 

  • Well versed with Health, Safety and Environment Standards and procedures, including risk assessment skills 

  • Strong communication and report writing skills  

  • Full clean driving license 

 

 

Qualifications 

 

Essential 

 

  • Primary Degree in Mechanical (Level 8 NFQ) or equivalent relevant work experience.  

 

Desirable 

 

  • Chartered Engineering status with a recognised engineering institution or demonstrable evidence of progress towards same is preferred. 

  • PSDP or PSCS Training / Competency 

 

 

Location 

 

ESB Engineering and Major Projects, One Building  DublinBuilding Dublin Airport / EMP Eastgate. Flexibility is important in this role, which may include travel nationally and internationally.  

 

 

Reporting to 

 

Senior Team Leader, Project and Design Team, 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

 

€57,000 to  €68,000 per annum

 

 

Closing Date

 

10th January 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.

 

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