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Craft Opportunities at Power Stations

 
Vacancy Number:  27346
Category:  Craft/Technical - Station Technician
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Powering the Future: Join ESB’s Generation Team 

At ESB, our power stations are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transformation. We’re driving innovation, ensuring our generating plants operate with precision, reliability, safety and efficiency. Every action we take supports ESB’s bold ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2040, meeting the highest standards in performance, sustainability, and commercial excellence. 

As a successful candidate, you’ll become a key player in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that keeps our generation assets running at peak performance. You’ll work to your strengths, support your colleagues, and take ownership of your role across exciting projects and evolving station needs. 

We’re looking for self-starters who thrive in autonomous roles, adapt quickly, and bring energy to every challenge. 

 

We are recruiting for: 

 

Dublin: 

Poolbeg, Dublin Bay Power and North Wall Generation Stations 

 

Wicklow and Kildare: 

Turlough Hill, Poulaphouca and Liffey Hydro Generation Stations 

 

Cork: 

Aghada, Generation Station 

 

Lee, Inniscara and Carrigadrohid Hydro Generation Stations 

 

Donegal: 

Clady, Cathaleen’s Fall and Cliff in Ballyshannon Generation Stations  

 

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential 

  • 2+ years' experience in Thermal, Hydro or Renewable generation plants, or equivalent industrial hands-on experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation or Mechanical Maintenance systems 

  • FAS, SOLAS craft qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent 

 

Desirable 

  • A Full Category B driving licence 

 

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 

16th of October 2025. 

  

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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