Hydro Team Member - EI, Turlough Hill & Liffey Stations

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Hydro Team Member - EI, Turlough Hill & Liffey Stations

Vacancy Number: 28838

Category: Craft/Technical - Other

Job Type: Full-time

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

• Minimum 2 years' experience of hands on industrial Electrical / Control & Instrumentation Maintenance in an industrial work environment,
• 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.
• 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 tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• 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

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:

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.

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, .

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.