Position Description A vacancy exists for the position of Hydro Team Member, Lee Generating 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 14km and have a storage capacity of 45 million cubic metres.
We have been generating electricity on the River Lee since 1957.
Our station has a combined generating capacity of 27 MW.
The stations engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe operation of the station and that commercial / technical performance is optimised.
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 to reach Net Zero by 2040.
As a member of the station team, the Hydro Team Member will be required to work across all functional areas including maintenance, operations, technical services, facilities, civil and dam safety, 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 provide support to other teams and projects.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others is required.
The successful candidate will give and receive training as defined by plant management to attain and maintain competencies.
As ESB transitions to Net Zero by 2040, working in Lee Hydro Generating Station offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact ESB's vision.
Key Responsibilities Duties of the role includes but may not be limited to: Delivering and supporting work across all areas of the station.
Working safely, flexibly and to competence, as part of the overall team.
General Site / Facilities Services and Maintenance works e.g., concreting works, property repairs, equipment checks, waste management etc.
Fixed and mobile plant operation, equipment checks, deliveries and collections.
Assisting Operations and Maintenance Hydro Team members Witnessing gate movements during water control operations.
General Administration duties including ordering, goods receipting, etc.
Ordering of equipment and stores items, stock checks Taking instrument measurements and entering them into computerised dam monitoring systems.
Use of ESB computer systems for maintenance and administration duties.
Carry out authorized roles under the safety rules as required.
The successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours including weekend and night working and be available for call-outs.
Experience and Qualifications Essential Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Awareness Hold a full valid B driving licence Applicants must be proficient in the use of computer systems (Word, Excel etc.)
Excellent communication skills.
Desirable Experience in industrial plants and /or construction or building maintenance works.
Relevant CSCS tickets and qualifications Awareness of Safe System of Work Experience using SAP or other procurement systems.
Experience using Maintenance Management Systems.
Location This position will be based in Lee Hydro Power Station, Co. Cork.
Reporting To Reporting to Lee Maintenance Team Leader or person deputising as nominated.
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future Progressive, hybrid working model Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining 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 €31,200 - €37,350 Closing Date 12th December 2024 Note: Applicants who anticipate needing assistance for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
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