Vacancy Number:
28575
Category:
Engineering - Other
Job Type:
Full-time
Position Description
Distributed Generation is a department within Renewable Operations (ESB Generation and Trading) with responsibility for the management of the Operation and Maintenance of ESB’s Distributed Generation asset portfolio.
As part of delivery of the Net Zero by 2040 Strategy it is our ambition that we will generate 70% of our electricity generation from renewable assets by 2030. This includes 900MW of solar (dependent on planning and development) and also incorporates 500 MW of renewables enabling flexible generation assets including battery energy storage systems, gas turbine peaking plants and grid support devices such as synchronous condensers.
Due to the projected significant expansion of the Distributed Generation portfolio over the coming years, ESB is seeking to appoint a Distributed Generation Site Manager (South-East Region) within the Distributed Generation O&M team.
The role of the Distributed Generation Site Manager is to manage all Operation and Maintenance activities on multiple sites and technologies. The role forms part of a wider team of Distributed Generation Site Managers. This position offers candidates an exciting opportunity to join an expanding business area and gain significant site and commercial experience.
Responsibilities will be as per business needs and flexibility to adapt to these needs will be a core requirement of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the items below:
Responsibility for the onsite operations of Solar Generation in the South-East region.
Ensure safety and environmental obligations are met for efficient operation of plant on those sites, including local operation of plant as required. Implement and maintain plant procedures, site policies and safety programs.
Provide a timely on-site response to plant alarms and events both during and outside normal working hours.
Provide fault finding response and corrective intervention to site electrical, mechanical and C&I issues
Management of service providers and contractors onsite including performing inductions and setting to work as required.
Manage, administer and ensure compliance with the ESB Safety Rules in operation. This role may involve undertaking various roles within the ESB Safety Rules.
Support optimisation of lifetime O&M and asset management planning.
Undertake/support ad hoc O&M projects as assigned
Manage planned and unplanned site outages
Support other Site Managers as required
Support mobilisation of new assets in the region
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
The successful candidate will:
5 years work experience in hands-on operation and maintenance of generating plant or relevant process industry.
A Technical or Engineering Qualification (preferably Mechanical/Electrical/C&I) or equivalent experience with plant operation or maintenance.
Have knowledge of generation equipment, including fault finding ability.
Have a proven track record in Safety leadership
Desirable
Trained, authorised and experienced in ESB Generation and Trading Safety Rules
Understanding of the commercial side of the generation business
Experience in front line maintenance activities
Location
The successful candidate will be based on site at the relevant Distributed Generation site locations in the South-East region (Waterford/Kilkenny). Rotation within Distributed Generation O&M may feature as part of this role.
Reporting To
Distributed Generation Site Operations Manager
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
€59,980 - €70,564 per annum
Closing Date
25th June 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.
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.
