Safety Specialist, Distributed Generation
Position description
Distributed Generation is a department within Renewable Operations (ESB Generation and Trading) with responsibility for the management of the Operation and Maintenance of ESB’s distributed generation assets, consisting of Battery Energy, Storage Systems, Synchronous Condensers, Flexible Gas-Fired Generation plant and Solar sites.
As part of delivery of ESB’s Net Zero Strategy, it is our ambition that we will generate 70% of our electricity generation from renewable assets by 2030 with 1.7GW of offshore wind, 3.5GW of onshore wind and 900MW of solar and also further develop and operate renewables enabling flexible generation assets including battery energy storage systems, peaking plants and grid support devices.
Due to the significant expansion of the ESB Generation and Trading renewables portfolio, ESB is seeking to appoint a Distributed Generation Safety Specialist.
The successful candidate will be work as part of the Distributed Generation Safety, Health and Environment Team, with direct responsibility for aspects of the Safety management for Distributed Generation.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to the following:
- Operate as part of the wider Distributed Generation Management team in delivering against targets in the Distributed Generation Business Plan and Safety, Health and Improvement Plan (SHIP).
- Contribute to the development of Department targets in line with Corporate and G&T policy and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation, accredited external standards and company standards including ISO 45001 accreditation.
- Manage and co-ordinate the Safety of Distributed Generation Manual and Safety Management System.
- Lead and participate in investigations of incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
- Contribute to co-ordination of Safety training for the wider production team.
- Ensure Safe System of Work and Safe and Sound are integrated into Distributed Generation operations.
- Develop improvement plans to drive continuous improvement and ensure that all improvement programmes in all areas (Safety) are implemented within time, cost and scope targets.
- Manage key relationships with internal and external stakeholders in areas of Safety including the various regulatory and licensing requirements under which the Distributed Generation assets operate.
- Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing in areas of Safety across Distributed Generation and wider Renewable Operations group.
- Contribute to the mobilisation activities of new Distributed Generation assets and the integration into Safety processes.
- Providing support in the area of Health and Wellbeing in the department.
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
- Level 7 or greater Qualification in Health and Safety
- Health & Safety experience within Utility similar
- Knowledge of Safety and Health legislation, codes of practice and standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent influencing, leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work on one’s own initiative
- Full valid driving license
Desirable
- Knowledge of power plant technologies, systems, and procedures
- Experience and knowledge of working on power generation construction
- ISO 45001 safety auditor training
Location
The successful candidate will be based at ESB Generation and Trading Offices in Dublin. Short term domestic travel to Distributed Generation sites in ROI are a feature during the course of their work.
Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.
Reporting To
The successful candidate will report to Distributed Generation SHE Manager.
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
Salary
€59,980 - €70,564 per annum
Closing Date
16th October 2026
Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:
- Accountable and Ethical
- Collaborative
- Growing and Adaptive
- Proactive
- Respectful and Supportive
More information available on Our People Promise
Notes
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland