Vacancy Number:
28601
Category:
Craft/Technical - Other
Job Type:
Full-time
Position 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
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 employme
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,
[email protected].
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.
