Senior Training Officer - Electrical

Position Description

The Electrical Training Officer is responsible for the provision of a variety of training, development and assurance services to the Generation business. This includes the delivery of specialist training in Plant Operations & Generation Station Electrical Practices. With in-depth knowledge of electrical processes and procedures, the Electrical Training Officer will deliver electrical switching operations, electrical machinery plant courses, and provide innovative solutions to develop and maintain staff technical competence in line with industry best practice, ISO requirements, Power Generation Technical Standards and Standard Operating Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers technical & electrical training courses to Generation personnel and embeds Power Generation Technical Standards/ Guidelines, etc.
• Interpret complex electrical, operations, functional descriptions, P&ID’s, SLD’s and electrical drawings and deliver technical training courses to generation staff that recommends solutions/best practice.
• Evaluate and modernise existing training courses and material.
• Use knowledge and experience from previous operations/maintenance roles to provide expert advice and support to the Generation Technical Capability Delivery team on training and competence assurance in fields of expertise.
• Liaise with internal departments to develop and maintain knowledge of products and gather content, keeping up to date on new developments.
• Use expert knowledge and experience to deliver training to operations/maintenance teams ensuring learning outcomes, aims and objectives of course are achieved and lessons from past incidents are reinforced.
• Develop and influence policies and procedures.
• Provide expert input for projects in relation to generation operations and/or maintenance technical issues.
• Explore and suggest suitable tools, equipment and packages to deliver training.
• Ensure quality, environmental and Health & Safety standards are always maintained.
• Become familiar and competent with using SuccessFactors, our Learning Management System.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Relevant or practical experience of troubleshooting or lecturing or maintenance or repair of electrical machinery or associated systems.
• Relevant experience in HV & LV power systems or electrical machinery.
• Good presentation skills and ability to impart technical knowledge to new and experienced personnel
• Be an effective communicator with excellent organisational and communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficient IT skills, with a good working knowledge of MS Office suite, incl. Power Point.
• A willingness to self-learn and improve.

Desirable

Ideally, the individual will have experience in some or most of the following areas:

• Experience in a training function or heavy process industry or similar industry.
• Installation/commissioning or maintenance or operations in some of the following: HV & LV distribution systems, generators, motors or electrical machines and systems, PLC’s control and automation systems, electrical protection systems, earthing systems, electrical testing, and isolation procedures.
• Proven track record for designing, deploying, and managing training initiatives.
• Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation and isolation procedures.

Qualifications

• A recognised third level relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship in an electrical/instrumentation discipline combined with suitable industry experience or having previous instructor/lecturing experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-driven tailored technical development program that involves obtaining relevant asset-based experience on the operation and fundamentals of plant in the various stations which will support and position the candidate to deliver training to others.

Location

The position is open to nationwide applicants.

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 one 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.

This role will involve occasional travel to all generation locations to familiarise themselves on the plant's technical apparatus relevant to the areas of training and to deliver training when necessary or to central locations that combines training delivery for several locations.

Reporting to

Generation and Trading Technical Capability Delivery Manager

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• 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

€57,950 - €68,150

Closing Date

18th June 2025

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

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.