Job Description

Dublin Stations consists of Poolbeg, Dublin Bay Power and North Wall generating stations and are managed, maintained and operated to strict efficiency and availability standards in a competitive commercial market. The station is part of the Generating and Trading division of the ESB and is vital to the national electricity network.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious, high performing candidate to work in a dynamic, rewarding and results focused environment.

As ESB transitions to Net Zero by 2040, working in Dublin Stations offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact ESB’s vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plants, as well as the safety of all personnel on site
• Carry out day-to-day activities such as monitoring, assessing, testing, and operating plant equipment
• Operation and maintenance of the power plant in line with strict safety, environmental, commercial, and chemical requirements
• Compliance with safety and environmental obligations
• Supporting the shift operations team in day-to-day activities. Maintaining a shift operations record and submitting reports as required by the Shift Team Leader and/or Operations Manager
• Assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and systems for plant operations, testing and related activities
• Involvement in initial front-line maintenance/troubleshooting and outage maintenance as required

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• 2+ years process or operations experience
• Ability to analyse, process and control information to appropriately respond to plant operational conditions
• Flexibility and availability to provide shift cover when required

Desirable

• A full B Category driving licence
• A craft qualification in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechanical Fitting. Relevant Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) tickets and qualifications

• A good working knowledge of health and safety, and environmental legislation and standards. Awareness of Safe System of Work
• Contractor support / supervision experience
• Experience using Maintenance / Operations Management Systems

Location

This position will be based in Dublin Stations, Poolbeg, Dublin Bay Power and North Wall Generation Stations

Reporting to

Shift Team Leader, Dublin Stations or person deputising as nominated

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• 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

Shift work is a feature of this role. A s hift allowance of 33% is applicable while working shift.

Closing Date

12th August 2026