Turbine Specialist

Engineering and Major Projects is the centre of engineering delivery within ESB.

The Generation Engineering department in ESB 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.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Rotating Plant and Mechanical Specialist to join our Generation Engineering team. The successful candidate will support ESB in the delivery of Generation projects (Thermal, Renewables, System Services & Distributed Generation) in both new build and the existing plant portfolio.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide specialist technical expertise in turbines, generators, and their auxiliaries.
• Develop technical specifications, scope of work, and inspection plans for station outages and projects.
• Offer on-site support and quality control during plant outages.
• Lead technical reviews, tender evaluations, and failure investigations.
• Support asset management, long-term planning, and operational advice for stations.
• Maintain technical standards, industry contacts, and expertise in new technologies.
• Support projects from inception to handover and assist in technical due diligence studies.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in the power generation industry.
• Engineer level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Extensive knowledge of turbines and rotating equipment in power plants.
• Skills in outage and contractor management.
• Proven ability to handle complex engineering problems and key responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment standards and procedures.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and report writing capabilities.
• Flexibility for travel and proficiency in computer skills.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status with a recognised engineering institution

Location

Based in ESB Engineering and Major Projects Head Office, The Sidings, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin.  Domestic and International travel are a key feature of this role. 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.   

Reporting to

Turbine Team Leader, Generation Engineering, Engineering and Major Projects