Job Description

The Contractor Safety Compliance auditor (Stations Electrical & Civils) leads and promotes a safety culture amongst stations electrical and stations civil 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 Safety Compliance auditor will manage the compliance of all Stations framework contractors in an efficient manner and to the highest safety standards through consistent auditing. The Safety compliance auditor will also partake in any incident investigations that they may be asked to partake in.

The Contractor Safety Compliance Auditor (Stations Electrical & Civils) will also provide safety and technical expertise support to the CPG Training and Approvals team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out and scheduling safety and quality audits per agreed audit schedules and feeding back audit performance to staff and contractors

• Supports and coaches’ contractors on safety, standards, training and performance

• Support the Contractor 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 Stations framework contractors

• 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 all Stations framework contractors and invite feedback

• Monitor and report on progress against key activities

• Flexibility in managing additional tasks, as may be assigned from time to time

• Influence policies and procedures

• Following ESBs Code of Ethics “Our Code”

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• 5-7 years’ relevant Stations experience is essential
• Knowledge of Company standards for HV Substations
• Knowledge of ESB Stations Network Assets
• Knowledge of the ESBN Safety Rules and Procedures
• ESB Networks Business knowledge
• Knowledge of ESBN Network Operations and Procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable

• ESB IT Systems and Applications knowledge
• Contractor and Service Provider Management experience
• Arboriculture Timber cutting standards and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content 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.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting to

Contractor Safety Compliance 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

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

24th 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.