Underground Contractor Safety and Technical Development Lead

Position Description

The Contractor Safety & Technical Development lead Underground (UG), leads and promotes a safety culture amongst UG 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 Contractor Safety and Technical Development Lead will manage all assessment, and approval needs of all UG framework contractors in an efficient manner and to the highest safety standards. 

The Contractor Safety Technical Development lead (UG) will provide safety and technical expertise support to the CPG Training and Approvals team Lead and is responsible for driving performance improvement throughout the UG function. 
 
Key Responsibilities
•    Manage the evaluation of UG contractor candidates for safety critical roles under the electrical safety rules (PICW, TCO, WO, Operator) 
•    Maintain the integrity of the CPG Contractor Approvals Assessment Programme
•    Ensure a safe working environment for staff, contractors, and the public
•    Support the Contractor Training and 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 UG contractors.  
•    Supports and coaches’ contractors on training, standards, and performance
•    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 UG contractors and invite feedback
•    Carrying out and scheduling safety and quality audits per agreed audit schedules and feeding back audit performance to staff and contractors
•    Technical training co-ordination with NTC.
•    Flexibility in managing additional tasks, as may be assigned from time to time
•    Following ESBs Code of Ethics “Our Code”

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
•    Relevant experience of operating as an approval holder under the Electrical Safety Rules
•    Knowledge of HV, MV and LV UG Networks
•    Knowledge of the ESBN Safety Rules and Procedures
•    Knowledge of ESBN Network Operations and Procedures
•    5-7 relevant years’ experience
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Full clean driving licence

Desirable
•    ESB IT Systems and Applications knowledge
•    Contractor and Service Provider Management experience
•    Quality Management 

Qualifications

•  Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or equivalent work experience is essential

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

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. 

Reporting to 

Contractor Training and Approvals Team Lead – CPG

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 

€57,000 to €67,000 per annum

Closing Date

18th April 2025