Safety Services Officer, Sustainable Rivers

Position Description

At the ESB, we own and operate several hydroelectric power plants on the Shannon, Lee, Liffey, Erne, and Clady rivers. As a responsible company, we are committed to sustainable practices and minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. Our Sustainable River Strategy (SRS) aims to improve fish passage infrastructure, enhance river connectivity, increase fish abundance in our hydro rivers, and adopt a Nature Positive Approach (NPA) on owned riversides and lakesides.

The Safety Services Officer will work as part of the Sustainable Rivers Operational Team. Sustainable River Operations cover the work ESB does in Hatcheries, National Eel Management Plan and River Habitat Works. The SSO's role is to support local management and staff to achieve their overall safety objectives and to ensure safety performance targets are achieved. The Safety Services Officer is responsible for driving safety improvement, this includes, monitoring safety trends, driving safety initiatives, measuring, and reporting on progress of safety targets, completing investigations and reports, engaging with staff and managers on safety related matters. The Safety Services Officer is also involved in supporting the development and upskilling of staff in technical and safety competencies to perform their tasks. The successful candidate will also be able to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the Organisation.

As a member of the team, Safety Services Officer will be required to work across all functional areas including maintenance, operations, technical services, facilities, civil, supervision, and contractor management.  The successful candidate will be required to work to the level of their competence to carry out their duties. They will provide support to other teams and projects.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others is required.  The successful candidate will give and receive training as defined by Operations Manager to attain and maintain competencies.

This role will be required to work across multiple Sustainable Rivers bases and worksites on the Shannon, Lee and Erne. 

Key Responsibilities

 The key responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Safety Services Officer role and maintain/manage Station ISO accreditation.
• Site and job safety walk downs   
• Delivering and supporting of work across all areas of Sustainable Rivers including maintenance, operations, civil, technical and support functions. 
• Co-ordinate safety improvement plans & emergency plans.
• Co-ordinate the local safety committee and support the Safe & Sound Initiatives.
• Report safety incidents per safety policy’s & procedures.
• Complete safety investigations as assigned.
• Complete safety audits per audit schedules and feedback audit performance to staff and report on audit performance.
• Support and coach team members on safety performance.
• Complete safety inductions & maintain Flexmanger induction system as required.
• Compile and review risk assessments, method statements and safety procedures.
• Organise training as required.
• Use appropriate IT systems to assist in the management of day-to-day activities. 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Either 3rd Level qualification e.g. Certificate in Safety & Health at Work
• CertSHWW (NFQ Level 7) or equivalent work experience is required.
• A relevant Health & Safety professional qualification
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (ISO45001)
• Ability to work to tight deadline, achieve challenging targets and self-motivated.
• High standard of computer skills required.
• Be capable of working as part of a flexible team.
• Hold a full valid driving licence.
• Strong safety auditing skills

Desirable

• Experience of generation safety rules.
• Good knowledge of Irish safety, health & welfare legislation, codes of practice and standards
• Use of Synergylife

Location

Parteen Weir, Birdhill Tipperary or other appropriate Sustainable River base

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 days 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

The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager, Sustainable Rivers

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

€41,525 - €48,852 per annum

Closing Date

15/04/2026