Hydro Team Member - EI, Turlough Hill & Liffey Stations
Position description
A vacancy exists for the position of Hydro Team Member - EI, Turlough Hill & Liffey Stations.
This is an opportunity to work as part of a leading-edge team in Ireland’s only pumped storage hydro power station located at Turlough Hill, and in our 3 traditional hydro power stations on the River Liffey.
We have been generating electricity on the Liffey since 1944, and at Turlough Hill since 1974. Our stations have a combined generating capacity of 330MW. The EI Team Member will play a pivotal role within the team to ensuring the stations commercial and technical performance is maintained.
Turlough Hill and Liffey stations are made up of 4 separate generating locations; 292MW of pumped storage at Turlough Hill and 38MW of hydro generation at Poulaphouca, Golden Falls and Leixlip. This comprises 9 power turbines and all the associated dams, gates and civil structures associated with the river Liffey hydroelectric scheme and Turlough Hill.
The Hydro Team Member - EI will be required to work across all functional areas within the station including technical services, maintenance, operations, civil, supervision, and contractor management. The successful candidate will work in the electrical maintenance team. They will ensure that all maintenance works are carried out in line with ESB and station policies. The successful candidate will be required to work to the level of their competence to carry out their duties. They will be required to work autonomously, be flexible, be a self-starter, and provide support to other teams and projects as required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others is required. The successful candidate will give and receive training as defined by plant management to attain and maintain competencies.
The successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours including weekend and night working and be available for call-outs.
Key Responsibilities
Duties of the role includes but may not be limited to:
- Prioritise, plan, schedule and coordinate the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure business continuity through the use of the computerised maintenance management system,
- Delivery of work across all areas of the Station, including Maintenance, Operations, Hydro Control Centre, Technical, and Support Functions,
- Response to corrective maintenance activities,
- Ensure safety of staff and contractors through compliance with safety systems, including work permitting, setting to work and risk assessments/ method statements,
- Carry out work in a hands-on capacity,
- Work to budgets including execution of procurement processes, management of spares, and management of inventory,
- Management of other plant specific projects as required whilst maintaining compliance to ESB standards and guidelines,
- Carry out the role of Permit Holder and Work Controller under the safety rules and execute all duties required under the role for all functional areas of the station.
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of hands-on industrial Electrical / Control & Instrumentation Maintenance in an industrial work environment,
- FAS / SOLAS / Senior Trade qualification in relevant disciplines,
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical systems and C&I systems,
- Full B driving license,
- Good IT skills. Applicants must be proficient in the use of computer systems.
Desirable
- Staff and/or Contractor supervision experience or equivalent
- Knowledge of Safe Systems of work, Permitting and Isolating processes.
Location
This position is based in Turlough Hill & Liffey Stations.
Reporting To
Initially reporting to the Electrical 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
€44,788 - €50,483 per annum
Closing Date
12th August 2026
Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:
- Accountable and Ethical
- Collaborative
- Growing and Adaptive
- Proactive
- Respectful and Supportive
More information available on Our People Promise
Notes
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.