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Contractor Safety Compliance Auditor [Station Electrical Civils] [Temp 12-Month]

 
Vacancy Number:  27734
Category:  Craft/Technical - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description
The Contractor Safety Compliance auditor (Stations Electrical & Civils) leads and promotes a safety culture amongst stations electrical and stations civil contractors so that safe behaviour becomes the norm and that the business unit target of zero lost time injuries is achieved. 

Ensuring capability and competence of contracting resources is a key component of the role and the Safety Compliance auditor will manage the compliance of all Stations framework contractors in an efficient manner and to the highest safety standards through consistent auditing. The Safety compliance auditor will also partake in any incident investigations as required.

The Contractor Safety Compliance Auditor (Stations Electrical & Civils) will also provide safety and technical expertise support to the CPG Training and Approvals team.

 

 Key Responsibilities

  • Carrying out and scheduling safety and quality audits per agreed audit schedules and feeding back audit performance to staff and contractors.
  • Supports and coaches’ contractors on safety, standards, training and performance.
  • Support the Contractor Approvals Team Leader in the development of CPG Safety strategy to ensure safety training and assessment policies and procedures remain relevant to our contractor delivery strategy.
  • Conduct safety and technical assessments on all Stations framework contractors.
  • Use appropriate IT systems to assist in the management of day-to-day activities.
  • Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide clear, timely communications to all Stations framework contractors and invite feedback.
  • Monitor and report on progress against key activities.
  • Flexibility in managing additional tasks, as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Influence policies and procedures.

 

Experience and Qualifications
Essential

  • Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content. 
  • Minimum of 4 relevant years’ experience is essential.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Full clean EU driving licence. Travel required.

Desirable

  • ESB IT Systems and Applications knowledge.
  • Knowledge of standards for Poling on the Overhead Electricity Network.
  • Knowledge of OHL Network Assets.
  • Knowledge of the Safety Rules and Procedures.
  • ESB Networks Business knowledge.
  • Knowledge of ESBN Network Operations and Procedures.
  • Contractor and Service Provider Management experience.
  • Arboriculture Timber cutting standards and safety requirements.

  

Location
The position is a national role and therefore the base location is flexible. Nationwide travel will be a feature of this role.

  

General
While initial appointment will be to the position of Contractor Safety Compliance Auditor, rotation within ESB Networks will be a feature of the role.

It is not anticipated that a staff member still on probation (either new entrant probation or a probation from a previous promotion) will be eligible to apply for a promotional vacancy.

Typically, an individual must have completed their probation and should have at least two years’ experience in their current role before being eligible to apply for a promotion.

An application from a staff member who does not meet the above criteria must have the approval of both the senior line manager and the HRM within the BU before progressing to application.


Reporting To
The Contractor Safety Compliance 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. 

 

Salary 
€59,000 - €70,000 per annum   

 
Closing Date 

14th January 2026

 

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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