Job Description

A Vacancy exists for the position of Hydro Team Member, Mechanical Fitter, Lee Stations. Built between 1952 and 1957, Lee Generating Stations joined the schemes on the rivers Shannon, Erne and Liffey to become ESB’s fourth major hydroelectric development. This involved creating two reservoirs in the Lee Valley, which:

• cover an area of 14km² and
• have a storage capacity of 45 million cubic meters.

Overall, the stations have a combined capacity of 27 MW.  Inniscarra has two generating units of 15 MWs and 4 MWs.  Both units use Voith turbines with Brown Boveri generators, which operate under an average head of 30m.  Carrigadrohid has one generating unit (Voith turbine/Siemens generator) with a capacity of 8 MW, operating under an average head of 13m.  Lee Stations are a high efficiency producer of renewable energy and are part of ESB’s goal of Net Zero by 2040.

The Hydro Team Member – Mechanical Fitter will be required to work across all functional areas within the station including maintenance, operations control room, technical services, civil, supervision and contractor management.  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 and be a self-starter, providing support to other teams and projects as required.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others is required.

The Hydro Team Member – Mechanical Fitter will work in a dynamic environment and to meet the business needs the successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours including weekend and night working and be available for call-outs. The successful candidate will give and receive training as defined by plant management to attain and maintain competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of work across all areas of the station, including maintenance, operations control room, civil, technical and support functions
• Use of lifting and slinging equipment as required
• Act as team leader in a ‘hands on’ capacity as required, and also manage maintenance teams
• Maintaining accurate records using the CMMS+ maintenance management system
• Delivering the full scope of projects through implementation, planning, execution and close-out

• Writing and implementing procedures and working instructions

• Carry out authorized roles under the safety rules as required (Safe Systems of Work)

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• FAS / SOLAS / Senior Trade qualification in relevant mechanical disciplines (turning, milling, welding and other workshop equipment) or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of hands-on mechanical fitting in a heavy engineering industry (Thermal, Hydro or renewable generation plant maintenance / operations experience or equivalent)

• Full B driving license

Desirable

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) training, license or qualification
• Experience and Certification in the use of lifting / slinging equipment and manual handling

• Experience in Maintenance, Environmental and Safety Management systems

• Plant technical services and/or Plant Civil works experience or equivalent
• Staff and/or Contractor supervision experience or equivalent

Location

This position will be based in Lee Hydro Power Station, Lee Inniscara and Carrigadrohid Hydro Generation Stations.

Reporting To

The successful candidate will initially report to the Maintenance Team Leader, Lee Hydro Station

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
• 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 - €50,564 per annum

Closing Date

6th July 2026

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

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 employme